Multiple choice

Standard cricket bats are made of

  1. Pine wood

  2. Rose wood

  3. Teak wood

  4. Willow wood

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Standard cricket bats are made from willow wood (Salix alba), specifically the white willow. Willow is lightweight yet fibrous, providing excellent shock absorption when hitting the cricket ball. Kashmir willow and English willow are the two main varieties used.