Selecting the perfect cricket bat can feel overwhelming with so many options available, but understanding a few key factors such as willow grade, weight, bat profile and handle shape will help you make the right choice for your game.

What began as a home project to give two cricketing boys extra batting training has grown into an internationally patented portable training system now used from backyards… to academies… to boundary-edge warm-ups on match day.

The ECB has confirmed that the Kookaburra ball experiment in the County Championship has come to an end. After three seasons of mixed results, all 14 rounds of the 2026 campaign will once again be played with the traditional Dukes ball – a move welcomed by players and fans alike.