By the late 18th century, bats started to look more like the modern versions, with a straight blade designed for hitting balls delivered overarm. For centuries, cricket bats were handcrafted using ...

Kashmiri willow bat makers rejoice as government includes bats in handicraft list, opening doors to benefits and incentives.

Srinagar: The Cricket Bat Manufacturers Association of Kashmir (CBMAK) has expressed its gratitude to the Indian government and the Handloom & Handicrafts Department of Jammu & Kashmir for officially ...

This will allow bat manufacturers to access financial assistance ... By adding Kashmir willow bats to the official handicraft list, the industry can showcase these products at global art and craft ...

The government of India has listed the ‘Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat’ as part of the Handicraft Industry. This significant step, formalized through the Ministry of Textiles will not only benefit bat ...

Exactly how important a habitat Rotary Wood is for bats has become a matter for debate after two surveys came to different conclusions. Rotary Wood is the portion of community woodland standing in the ...

The Ministry of Textiles has validated ‘Kashmir Willow' cricket bats as a major part of the handicraft industry. This will boost the bat manufacturers ... lines on the wood which reflect the ...

All bat species in the United States are insectivorous except for three nectar-eating species that migrate from Mexico and one fruit-eating species that inhabits the Florida Keys.