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Bamboo bats proposed as sustainable alternative to willow in cricket
Original: The Hotspot | Stumped for wood, bamboo bats offer cricket a substitute to leather on willow
Bamboo bats are being put forward as a substitute for traditional willow in cricket, amid pressure on supplies of the wood used to make bats. Advocates argue bamboo could be a cheaper, more sustainable option, while traditionalists debate whether it would change the character of the game and how lawmakers would regulate the material.
Why now: Concerns over the sustainability and cost of willow have sparked debate about whether bamboo should be allowed in cricket bats.
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- The Hotspot | Stumped for wood, bamboo bats offer cricket a substitute to leather on willow · The Guardian
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