Meerut, March 5 -- As the ICC Champions Trophy unfolds, cricket bats crafted in Meerut are proving to be the weapon of choice for several top international players. Stars from India, England, South Africa, New Zealand, and Afghanistan are delivering powerful performances using these premium-quality bats, many of which are made from high-grade English willow.
The ongoing tournament, being held in Pakistan and Dubai, has showcased the growing influence of Meerut's bat-making industry, with Group A and B leaders New Zealand and South Africa among the teams relying on them.
Indian players like Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Rishabh Pant, and Kuldeep Yadav have all been spotted wielding bats from leading Meerut-based manufacturers such a...