London: The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) shot down the idea of bamboo bats and said it would be “illegal” according to current rules for the game. However, the guardians of the cricket laws said that they would discuss the matter during their subcommittee meeting.
According to a study by Darshil Shah and Ben Tinkler-Davies of the University of Cambridge, bamboo bats are economically sustainable and are also stronger than those made from willow, which is traditionally used.
“Currently, Act 5.3.2 stipulates that the blade of the bat must consist exclusively of wood, so that bamboo (which is grass) must be regarded as a realistic alternative to willow, an amendment to the law must be required,” MCC said in a statement said. Monday.
“It is important that the law be amended to specifically allow bamboo, because even if it were to be recognized as a wood, it is still illegal under current law, which prohibits blade lamination, except for junior bats.” The researchers found that the bamboo bat “is stiffer, harder and stronger than that of willow, although more brittle” and was also supposed to have a larger ‘sweet spot, closer to the tone of the bat’.
“The sweet spot on a bamboo bat makes it a lot easier to start a four from a Yorker, but it’s exciting for all kinds of strokes,” Shah said in the report.
However, MCC said he had to pedal carefully to ensure the balance between bat and ball remained intact.
“The role of MCC as Guardian of the Law includes maintaining the balance between bat and ball, and any possible amendments to the law must take this into account, especially the concept of the bat that provides greater power.”
The apex body said it would discuss the matter as alternatives to willow in a relevant issue.
“Sustainability is a relevant topic for MCC and indeed cricket, and this angle of willpower alternatives should also be considered,” MCC said.
“… it can provide an important angle for further research and the possibility of reducing the cost of producing bats in different parts of the world. The club will discuss the topic at the next laws subcommittee meeting, “he added.
Source: Telangana Today