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The 'McDonald's hamburger' of cricket bats that could hit high prices for six

Affordable cricket bats made with secret formula "Re-Willow" (3 min 58 sec) George Fox didn't set out to be a bat manufacturer - his expertise is making protective equipment for cricketers. Although ...
The New York Times

Australia’s Jake Weatherald and the self-taught bat maker helping to put England to the sword

Jake Weatherald using the JK bat to see Australia home in Brisbane Robert Cianflone/Getty Images The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join. Four different brands will ...
The Economist

The surprising supply-chain choke point for cricket bats

China may have a chokehold on rare earths and Iran can close the Strait of Hormuz, but there is one corner of global supply chains that is forever England. High-end cricket bats, which can retail for ...
Reuters

MCC changes law on laminated bats as cost of willow rises

LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Cricket bats previously deemed illegal for adult amateur players are to be permitted after a change in the law brought about by the rising cost of English willow. The ...