Best Cricket Bats: Cricketers Guide [2026]

Ashwin Soni on Instagram: "Oiling a cricket bat is one of the most important steps to prepare and protect your willow. Here’s how you do it right: 1️⃣ Use raw linseed oil (asli ka tel). 2️⃣ Apply a thin layer on the bat’s face, edges, and toe — never on the splice or handle. 3️⃣ Leave it resting flat for 24 hours. The oil nourishes the willow, helps compresse the fibers, forma a protective layer which retains moisture in bat and prevents cracks due to drying and knocking. Once oiled, move on to

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