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- 1Cricket weighs bamboo bats as willow substitute▼The Hotspot | Stumped for wood, bamboo bats offer cricket a substitute to leather on willow
A discussion in cricket circles is focusing on bamboo bats as a possible alternative to traditional willow. With supplies of quality willow under pressure, proponents argue bamboo could offer a cheaper, more sustainable material for bat-making. Debate centres on whether bamboo bats would change the character of the game and how regulators would respond.
- 2Bamboo bats proposed as sustainable alternative for cricket●The Hotspot | Stumped for wood, bamboo bats offer cricket a substitute to leather on willow By Tanya Aldred Traditional
The Guardian's cricket podcast The Hotspot, presented by Tanya Aldred, examines whether bamboo could replace traditional willow for bat-making. With rising temperatures putting pressure on the supply of English willow, the game is facing a pressing need to find alternatives, and bamboo is emerging as a serious candidate for the future of cricket equipment.