Favourite Bats of Cricket Stars

MRF Genius virat kohli

We all know why it is important to choose the right bat on the field as they are no less than a weapon of field destruction. With modern technology, the bats have undergone many changes and are now made to suit each player.

There are so many factors that a batsman considers while choosing his bat. It depends on the weight and height of the bat. Gone are the days of those heavy and thick bats. It also depends on the type of willow, type/format of cricket and batting line up. We will share the bat preferences of different players across the globe.

Virat Kohli

MRF Genius virat kohli

The captain of the Indian cricket team uses MRF Genius Grand edition that weighs between 1.1 and 1.23 kg and is made of Grade-A English willow. It has a curved blade, with thick edges ranging from 38 to 42 mm. It provides the perfect edge to Kohli to hit those sixes and fours. A bat of this quality cost anywhere between Rs 17,000 to Rs 23,000. A bat’s price is determined by the number of grains that are on its surface. Kohli’s bat features 8 to 12 grains.

MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni

The former Indian captain has his own line of bats called Spartan MSD 7 Limited Edition. His bats weigh around 1.1 to 1.25 kg and are made of English Willow Grade 1. It has larger swell depth and features a nine-piece cane handle for better balance and strength. The grains on the bat are around 8 to 12 and the bat costs around Rs. 24,000.

Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle

This West Indies player’s favorite bat is a Spartan CGThe Boss’ designed to handle his explosive power. It is perfect suits the modern T20 format and has thick edges and massive sweet spot. With a 12 piece cane handle, it has a large bow, light pickup and edges stretched up to 40mm. The bat weighs between 1.1 to 1.3 kg.

Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina

This Chennai Super Kings batsman prefers different variants of the Sanspareils Greenlands (SG) bats. With a power drive handle, the bats have a big sweet spot, big edge, and a rounded face profile. The bats’ edge thickness is usually around 37 to 41 mm with perfectly distributed balance and weight. The bat weights between 1180 gms to 1200 gms and likes a long, lean handle with a single grip. He is a connoisseur of the willow. He carries 10 bats extra in his kit and takes pleasure in distributing them.

AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers

This South African cricketer uses Kookaburra’s Kahuna bats, handcrafted from top quality English willow for powerful shots. While Kahuna has a number of types, standard features include a flat face, high spine and big edges that provide a large hitting area. They weigh around 1.1 to 1.24 kg.

Also Check :

Leave a Reply