Some of cricket’s all-time greats have been seen stealing runs over the years from different eras. These great batters share a propensity for a certain bat, which is one thing in common with them. Each player has a unique bat that is the ideal shape, size, and weight for them to bat with the greatest ease and assist them in scoring easily.
Marnus Labuschagne, a prominent Australian batter, recently inquired of a manufacturer about the greatest section of the tree from which to construct a bat, delving into the process of creating the ideal bat. The expert detailed how a “Willow” tree has about four rounds, out of which the bat manufacturer selects the best one.
“I spent a brief period of time in the UK working with one of their tree-felling squads. The best rounds, which refer to the part of the tree, are generally said to be. Consequently, you typically get four rounds out of every three, give or take the size clearly there may be some variance there, according to a manufacturing expert in the video Marnus Labuschagne uploaded on X.
The best portion of the tree, according to him, is in the centre because it is devoid of roots and branches.
The two in the middle, where there isn’t a root system extending from the ground and a branch at the top, are usually the best. Higher branches and deeper roots have a higher probability of existing. The ideal spot will typically be in the heart of the tree, he continued
Which part of the tree makes the best bat? 🏏 pic.twitter.com/PotiT0zGTm
— Marnus Labuschagne (@marnus3cricket) August 10, 2023
Marnus Labuschagne wasn’t selected for Australia’s World Cup preliminary roster.
However, Labuschagne was left out of Australia’s preliminary ODI World Cup 2023 roster. The 29-year-old was left off the squads for the major event’s forthcoming five-match series against South Africa and three-match series against India.
While Labuschagne has been on a roll in tests, his ODI statistics haven’t been the finest, with a bat average of 24.93 since 2022. Labuschagne’s poor performance in the 50-over format was also cited by Cricket Australia’s Chief Selector, George Bailey, as the cause of his omission.
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