A cricket bat should receive only 2-3 light coats of oil during the knocking-in process. Each coat should be allowed to dry completely for 24-48 hours before the next application.

As cricket sees bigger scores with each passing season, bat manufacturing has become a more precise technology, fuelled by R&D and players’ constant inputs to fashion that perfect piece of wood ...

During this season, their bats failed the stringent gauge test ... For fans and players alike, the gauge test adds a fresh layer of drama to cricket’s most popular league, leaving everyone ...

Is this the first time bat size checks are happening in cricket? Until recently, such bat inspections were typically conducted behind the scenes in dressing rooms. But in a noticeable change ...

After changing two-ball rules and the use of saliva on the ball, now the IPL has pulled down the curtain on cricket bats to make sure bowlers remain effective in this harsh format of the game. Since ...