Question

How did the cricket bat gradually take shape ? Describe

Answer 1

by machines to decrease air friction

Answer 2

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(i) Till the middle of 18th century, bats were roughly the same shape as hockey sticks, curving outwards at the bottom.

(ii) There was a simple reason, the ball was bowled underarm.

(iii) The width of the bat was increased to five inches.

(iv) The material of the bat changed slightly overtime.

(v) Once it was cut out of a single piece of wood. Now it consists of two pieces.

(vi) The blade which is made out of the wood of the willow tree and the handle which is made out of cane.