The Kashmiri willow bat industry, rooted in centuries-old craftsmanship and tradition, faces challenges in the 21st century. Once renowned for crafting hockey sticks, it shifted to cricket bat production post-partition, connecting with Jalandhar and embracing the region's abundant willow wood. Kashmir's unique willow, Salix Alba Caerulea, found global recognition for cricket bats. However, the industry faces threats like raw material scarcity, illegal trading, and competition from other regions. Experts call for sustainable cultivation and government support to safeguard this vital Kashmiri tradition and economic resource. The industry's reputation is on the rise, with Kashmiri willow bats being used by international cricketers, sparking hope for its continued success.
Kashmir willow bats have been manufactured in the valley but the 2023 ODI World Cup has got to be a special event for the cricket bat industry as players of three teams - Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are playing with Kashmiri bats
Mubashir Aalam Wani Srinagar, Oct 05: As Kashmiri willow cricket bat is all set to feature in the third world cup, manufacturers hope for the wider adoption of the native cricket bats in international cricket. After marking its presence in two T20 world cups, Kashmiri cricket bats are all set to debut in the ODI
Sangam: Sunil Kumar, an expert batmaker from Uttar Pradesh s Meerut, is among several master craftsmen lured to Sangam as manufacturers in this south Kashmir town have witnessed a surge in orders ahead of the Cricket World Cup that begins next week.
While sales of bats made from Kashmir willow witness an uptick ahead of every multilateral event organised by the International
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