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Bamboo bats proposed as sustainable alternative for cricket
Original: The Hotspot | Stumped for wood, bamboo bats offer cricket a substitute to leather on willow
Cricket is weighing a switch from traditional willow bats to bamboo, a cheaper and more sustainable material. Supporters say bamboo is stronger, more plentiful and could make the game more accessible, while traditionalists question whether it would change how the bat plays and alter the character of the sport. The debate touches equipment rules and the future of bat manufacturing.
Why now: Discussion of a proposed rule and material change to cricket equipment, prompted by sustainability concerns over willow supply.
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Evidence
- The Hotspot | Stumped for wood, bamboo bats offer cricket a substitute to leather on willow · The Guardian
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