What Does A Professional Cricket Bat Look Like?

Ian Ward talks to England and Surrey's Ben Foakes about his bat preferences, the bat he scored a Test ton on debut with, and his tidiness as a wicketkeeper.
Thanks to Surrey for the access to the film.

[@billybank2012]

i got the ss turbo retro edition as the original has been outlawed because its a laminated bat and the laws state it should be made of one piece of wood. gray nicholls is still the worlds best. i last used the ultimate bat of 92/93/94 that robin smith and david boon used.

[@aravindaakash6412]

I love gray Nicholls

[@ayeshasultan8689]

i love it too much ,gray nicolls.

[@hnamebn8992]

I wish you have any official store In Pakistan in Pakistan many many players like Gray Nicols but we can't buy it

[@richiero0o0]

"Some of the best bats I've had have had probably four grains on" - very telling i.e. don't believe the hype/grade/price 😉

[@user76296]

But then again he is a pro cricketer so chances are it wouldn't have mattered what bat he used when younger bcause he wouldve scored lots of runs anyway

[@richiero0o0]

@@user76296 Sure, but as a pro he's also more likely to 'feel' the differences between bats.
It reminds me of amateur golfers who have 'all the gear and no idea', there's no point buying a £500 driver because they're not good enough to need that 2% difference compared to the £250 driver and they won't notice any difference except for the logo 😉

[@PakFan786]

whats the name of the bat ?

[@iluilu8732]

how can i get it in Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩

[@Mubashar_Ahmed_]

He should try hollywood i think 🥰

[@tumtumdardar]

Refreshing ... a batsman who recognises the bat is a tool ...and that’s all

[@dwaipayandattaroy9801]

Sudor shot tah ☝️

[@joedavola8289]

White ball chews up new bats. Seem is harder. Ball is harder overall. Use in the nets before using against a white ball. Or use in red ball cricket first.