A new cricket bat needs proper preparation before it is used with a hard cricket ball. Knocking in is an important part of preparing many English willow bats because it helps compress the surface and reduce the risk of damage during early use. Traditionally, players used a wooden mallet to knock the bat by hand. […]
A new cricket bat needs proper preparation before it is used with a hard cricket ball. Knocking in is an important part of preparing many English willow bats because it helps compress the surface and reduce the risk of damage during early use. Traditionally, players used a wooden mallet to knock the bat by hand. […]