Multiple choice

Cricket bat is made from the wood of:

  1. shisham

  2. willow

  3. teak

  4. quercus
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Willow wood (Salix species) is the preferred material for cricket bats due to its unique combination of lightness, toughness, and shock-absorbing properties. The fibrous structure of willow allows it to withstand high-impact forces from cricket balls while maintaining excellent balance and control for players. Other woods like shisham, teak, and oak are either too heavy or lack the necessary resilience.

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