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2. Cricket bat - Wikipedia

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   SH (Short Handle) is the most common adult size, whilst long handle and long blade options are also available. Children's sizes increase in length and width as the size increase. Although most adult bats will be the maximum width permitted (4.25 inches), no generally available cricket bat is a maximum length of 38 very few exceed 35 inches.

3. Cricket clothing and equipment - Wikipedia

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   Bat – A wooden bat is used. The wood used is from the Kashmir or English willow tree. The bat cannot be more than 38 inches (96.5 cm) long and 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) wide. Aluminium bats are not allowed. The bat has a long handle and one side has a smooth face. Stumps – three upright wooden poles that, together with the bails, form the wicket.

4. Club (weapon) - Wikipedia

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   Baseball, cricket and T-ball bats – The baseball bat is often used as an improvised weapon, much like the pickaxe handle. In countries where baseball is not commonly played, baseball bats are often first thought of as weapons. Tee ball bats are also used in this manner. Their smaller size and lighter weight make the bats easier to handle in ...

5. Laws of Cricket - Wikipedia

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   Appendix B: The bat (Law 5). Specifications on the size and composition of the bat use in the game. [74] Appendix C: The pitch (Law 6) and creases (Law 7). Measurements and diagrams explaining how the pitch is marked out. [75] Appendix D: The wickets (Law 8). Measurements and diagrams explaining the size and shape of the wickets. [76]

6. Glossary of cricket terms - Wikipedia

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   the rubber casings used on the handle of the bat; alternatively, how the bowler holds the ball and how the batter holds the bat. Ground 1. (noun) A collective term for the pitch, field, pavilion and any associated amenities, such as seating for spectators. Large grounds with substantial spectator facilities may be referred to as stadiums. 2.

7. Don Bradman's batting technique - Wikipedia

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   With most players, the [bat] handle runs across the palm of the [right, or bottom] hand and rests against the ball of the thumb. With Bradman, the hand is turned over so far that the handle presses against the ball of the thumb. As the grip tightens, the pressure becomes more intense.

8. Cricket - Wikipedia

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   Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played on a cricket field (see image of cricket pitch and creases) between two teams of eleven players each. [74] The field is usually circular or oval in shape, and the edge of the playing area is marked by a boundary , which may be a fence, part of the stands, a rope, a painted line, or a combination of these ...

9. Comparison of baseball and cricket - Wikipedia

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   Baseball and cricket are the best-known members of a family of related bat-and-ball games.Both have fields that are 400 feet (120 m) or more in diameter between their furthest endpoints, [1] offensive players who can hit a thrown/"bowled" ball out of the field and run between safe areas to score runs (points) at the risk of being gotten out (forced off the field of play by the opposing team ...