On 9/23/10 3:11 AM, Stuart wrote:
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Well, cricket bats have always been made out of willow so why not that.


97 mph fastballs, that's why not. :-)

Jeff Thomson recorded at 99.8 mph

http://stats.cricinfo.com/ci/content...ds/283875.html

Cricket bowling machines used in practice are rated up to 95mph

http://www.clicksports.co.uk/product...ling-machines/

The only reports I have heard of a cricket bat breaking were in more
recent times when they were trying out different materials and laminates.


Well, there ya go.


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