Cricket bat oil penetrates the willow fibres, providing essential moisture and flexibility to the wood. Raw willow is prone to drying out and cracking when struck repeatedly by a cricket ball .

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The cricket bat industry is not just interesting, but unique. The best willow comes from England and one supplier, JS Wright, has dominated the trade for almost 150 years.