The Crease
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Do More Grains Mean a Better Cricket Bat?
Grain count is visible — performance is structural.
5 min read·28 Feb 2026
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Straight Drive
Is Sanju Samson Special? So Are You.
Samson’s World Cup fairytale deserves to be remembered, but its deepest value lies in what it asks ordinary fans to believe about their own lives.
5 min read·9 Mar 2026
Gear IQ
What Are Type D Cricket Bats, and Why Has MCC Legalised Them?
Type D laminated cricket bats, newly legal for adult recreational cricket from October 2026, aim to make bats more affordable and sustainable without changing how the game feels.
5 min read·9 Mar 2026
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