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Who played cricket with an aluminium bat?
Dennis Lillee
Arriving at the crease on the second day of the first Test in the series against England, Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee is batting on his home WACA ground. Lillee brought shockwaves amongst spectators and players alike when he appeared on the field with an unusual first in Test cricket history, an aluminium bat.
What is aluminium bat incident?
The ComBat was a cricket bat made of aluminium that was the subject of an incident at the WACA cricket ground in Perth in December 1979. Australia were playing England in the first Test, and were in trouble at the end of the first day, at a score of 232/8, with Dennis Lillee not out.
Who used a metal cricket bat?
On December 15, 1979, Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee walked out to the middle with an aluminium cricket bat against the old enemy England. It was the first Test of the Ashes Series in Perth and at stumps on day one Australia were struggling at 232/8 with Lillee not out on 11.
Why are aluminium bats banned?
Cricket bat used by Sunil Gavaskar in the first test at Lord’s in 1979 but banned by the TCCB and MCC for causing damage to the ball. It had holes drilled to make it lighter.
Which Australian cricketer had used a combat aluminum bat for the first time?
Dennis Lillee was not much of a batsman, but that did not stop him from making unique headlines with his bat although not with his willow. Arunabha Sengupta recalls December 15, 1979, when the legendary fast bowler made his way to the crease with an aluminium bat. The brand was aptly named ComBat.
Why was Kookaburra Beast banned?
Cricket Australia, who had earlier cleared Russell to use it in the game claimed later that the bat was “changing the colour of the ball” and hence banned the usage of the bat.
Are Aluminium bats allowed?
Bat-Exit Speed Standards Aluminum bats are used in college, high school and little league ball, but they’re illegal in the major leagues where hitters must use wooden bats. The issue is the velocity with which balls come off the bat, otherwise known as bat-exit speed.