The change allows laminated bats to be used in recreational cricket, making them "more affordable".

Nestled amid 73 tweaks to the laws of cricket last month was a change to the very nature of bats that many hope will arrest a ...

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 ...

Mumbai: The modern bat – that’s where the game has changed. It is a case of not just batters but also their weapons of choice, the bats, packing a lethal punch. The batter’s power is being amplified ...

A willow shortage driven by high demand for cricket bats has prompted a big change in the sport's rules, which will take effect in October this year ...