When he is not working through a raft of repairs as he is currently, Ian can often make "two or three" bats a day. Many of ...

Loading Suggestions... Loading Suggestions... Loading Suggestions... Most cricket bats are made from English Willow or Kashmir Willow. English Willow is preferred for professional play due to its ...

Knocking in a cricket bat is an essential process that enhances the bat’s performance and durability. This traditional ...

Anyone who has been keeping even half an eye on the Indian Premier League in recent days will have noticed the furore over a ...

told The Analyst Inside Cricket podcast. Such is the demand for English willow around the world, and such are the environmental considerations, that some makers anticipate that many bats in the ...

April signals the start of the English cricket season for seasoned ... special then I can sort it." The bat-making process starts with Ian selecting the willow from his trusted supplier, planing ...