Cricket is a very popular game all over the world. The game mainly requires two equipments a bat and a bowl and some safety equipments like a helmet, batting gloves and pads etc. The cricket ball is made up of cork which is then covered with twine.
                                                    The most significant equipment of cricket is the bat. Bats do require to be taken care of. You may be surprised to know that a bat needs to be prepared before the game. Cricket bats should be used for knocking before an actual match, as it will save it from damage.
Here are some ways that will help you improve your results. First of all, you need to grease your cricket bat with Linseed Oil and allow it to soak for few hours. The next step will be hitting a wooden knocking mallet on the bat 10 to 15 times, you might notice a few dents but it is normal. Your bat will require a minimum of 3 to 4 hours of knocking session. It is important that you note that you need grease your bat before every knocking session. Also you need to apply oil at the base of  the bat or stick some water-proof material to it to prevent dampening of it’s willow by water through the ground. You should also hit the unshapely edges of the bat with the help of knocking mallet until they are in shape. The next step will be to attach a clear bat face to the bat,  this will help reduce cracking in it and will help in increasing the life of the bat, you should also note that no air bubbles get in while applying it.
It is significant that you take care of your bat before and after the matches. Bats are the most valuable equipments for cricket and its performance depends a lot on the care you take. Hence adequate care of a cricket bat is of great importance.

• Written by ADITYA V KUMAR.
• In category Cricket.
• 14 years ago.

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