Latest News regarding the Cricket Bat

Australia's World Cup-winning team may not be in need of it but a hi-tech Smart Cricket Bat to help big hitters like Adam Gilchrist smash the ball even further could be on the market within 18 months.

The Australian-developed, Smart Cricket Bat, has been patented as the world's first bat with active vibration control, a system already in use in baseball bats and tennis racquets, reports The Australian.

The Smart Cricket Bat's key to reducing the 'zinging effect' felt by big-hitting batsmen is in its innovative handle. It can reduce vibration by up to 42 per cent.
Melbourne's RMIT University has developed the bat in conjunction with the Australian Research Council, bat manufacturer Kookaburra Sport and sensor company Davidson Measurement.