Bat Information:-
Overview
The sport of cricket originated in England in the 1500s and eventually spread to North America, the Caribbean islands, southwest Asia, Africa and elsewhere around the world. Its rules can be complicated, but its equipment is simple and has changed little through the centuries. The bat is usually made of willow, but even the growing of the right type of willow tree has its own set of complicated requirements.
Type of Wood
Cricket bat blades are made of willow, while the handles are made of cane. Both types of wood are light, and willow is also resilient. Cane is comfortable when the bat strikes the ball. The Royal Forestry Society of Great Britain reports that cricket bat willows grow best near freshwater streams and are usually planted in special boxes at least 10 meters apart, because they need an abundance of light, air and water.
The Blade
The most important part of a cricket bat is the blade and its striking zone, which is about five to eight inches up from where the blade meets the handle. Because the bat needs to cleanly strike a ball traveling at 70 mph, a smooth striking zone is essential. More expensive bats may be able to hit the ball farther, but they are lightly pressed and are more susceptible to damage.
Dimensions
The cricket bat blade can have a width no greater than 108 mm, or 4.25 inches. The maximum length is 965 mm, or 38 inches. The bat has a flat surface and a rounded backside for support and strength. A rubber grip is often placed around the handle.
Hitting the Ball
The batsman in cricket holds the bat with the handle and the blade touching the pitch, or field, in front of the wickets. The bowler throws the ball, attempting to get the batsman out. The throw usually involves one bounce before the ball reaches the batsman, who can swing and try to put it in play.
Bat Rules
Bats may have commercial logos on them, and material may be placed around the toe or edges of the bat to repair damage, as long as the added materials do not cover the striking zone of the blade and will not cause damage to the ball.
Ball Information:-
Stump Information:-
Each bail shall conform to the following specifications:
Ball Information:-
Dimensions The traditional cricket ball is red and shall weigh no less than 155.9g and no more than 163g. It should measure a minimum of 22.4cm in circumference and a maximum of 22.9cm. It is made of leather with a cork core (below right) and flax seam.
The bowling team starts each innings with a new ball and in Test cricket that can be replaced with another new ball every 80 overs – it is 75 in county cricket - while in day-night cricket a white version has been developed to make it easier to see.
The specifications change for women's cricket and junior cricket, becoming smaller and lighter.
In women's cricket the weight can range from 140g-151g and the circumference from 21cm-22.5cm. In junior cricket the stipulation is 133g-144g and 20.5cm-22cm.
General
All balls used in the match have to be approved beforehand by the umpires and the captains.
There are various makes of balls used in Test cricket: Dukes keep their shine longer; Kookaburra's have a prouder seam and are used in Australia, while Indian made balls are generally harder wearing.
Occasionally a ball will go out of shape during an innings and it can then be exchanged for a spare one of similar age and wear. Bowlers sometimes claim it has gone out of shape in an attempt to change a ball that is not helping them at all.
Wear and tear
A new ball (left) can be claimed by the fielding side after 80 overs with the old one. The one on the far left is probably about 50 overs old. The dryness of the pitch and outfield determines how quickly the ball detriorates.
The bowling team starts each innings with a new ball and in Test cricket that can be replaced with another new ball every 80 overs – it is 75 in county cricket - while in day-night cricket a white version has been developed to make it easier to see.
The specifications change for women's cricket and junior cricket, becoming smaller and lighter.
In women's cricket the weight can range from 140g-151g and the circumference from 21cm-22.5cm. In junior cricket the stipulation is 133g-144g and 20.5cm-22cm.
General
All balls used in the match have to be approved beforehand by the umpires and the captains.
There are various makes of balls used in Test cricket: Dukes keep their shine longer; Kookaburra's have a prouder seam and are used in Australia, while Indian made balls are generally harder wearing.
Occasionally a ball will go out of shape during an innings and it can then be exchanged for a spare one of similar age and wear. Bowlers sometimes claim it has gone out of shape in an attempt to change a ball that is not helping them at all.
Wear and tear
A new ball (left) can be claimed by the fielding side after 80 overs with the old one. The one on the far left is probably about 50 overs old. The dryness of the pitch and outfield determines how quickly the ball detriorates.
Stump Information:-
Each bail shall conform to the following specifications:
