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[simonmay5]

Hi guys I just thought I show you the latest bat to add to my collection I saw that b3 was selling Gareth cross butterfly bat and it happen to be 2.9 so I sent dave a few messages and decided to take a punt as I know that b3 would not send any old bat to a pro so I got the bat today it's got 9 straight grains with a few blemishes and the butterfly stain on the back off the bat I have tapped it up and was very impressed

[WalkingWicket37]

Looks alright I guess 

Not sure about the clear stickers (but that's just me) but other than that it's a lovely stick buddy.

[simonmay5]

Looks alright I guess 

Not sure about the clear stickers (but that's just me) but other than that it's a lovely stick buddy.

Sticker was already on the bat or I would off chosen different stickers but that's not a big issue as I going to let one of the lads I coach use it as he is a really good bat but his family situation is not the best and he can't afford a good bat he playing with a Kashmir sports direct special so he will be over the moon to have a chance to use a decent bat for once

[procricket]

It is a good bat mate as I said and what a bloke fair shout mate . Hope it goes well for your mate buddy.

[simonmay5]

It is a good bat mate as I said and what a bloke fair shout mate . Hope it goes well for your mate buddy.

So do I he is a good kid but has a really hard life at home and so one this will make him so happy and I know it will help him score more runs 

[WalkingWicket37]

Sticker was already on the bat or I would off chosen different stickers but that's not a big issue as I going to let one of the lads I coach use it as he is a really good bat but his family situation is not the best and he can't afford a good bat he playing with a Kashmir sports direct special so he will be over the moon to have a chance to use a decent bat for once

Top bloke for doing that mate.

And as far as the stickers go it's a non issue tbh, not my preference but nothing wrong with them. It's a top quality stick so who cares what colour the logo on it is really at the end of the day (I prefer the pink ones by the way  )

[procricket]

Simon I could send you a set out to replace if you so wanted so mate here to try and help mate as you know always willing to answer questions and help as much as I can mate.

[AverageCricketer]

Would be nice if someone set up a charity for something like this, as I've never heard stories like this here in Australia. For the stickers, you might as well go all clear, with just the black outlines for the logo and stripes, think that would look better.

[procricket]

Would be nice if someone set up a charity for something like this, as I've never heard stories like this here in Australia. For the stickers, you might as well go all clear, with just the black outlines for the logo and stripes, think that would look better.

Mmm

Given me some ideas this has and as said fair play Simon

[Northern monkey]

Very nice gesture Simon, ,I'm sure he will score shed loads with that bat

[AverageCricketer]

My name is Simon as well, please don't confuse me

[procricket]

Sorry mate it just I remember playing junior county cricket with Lancashire and all the other lads turned up with big range rovers and nice tailored suits and I turned up without parents and via a train and bus ride in my slip on shoes and my cheap shirt and tie and my battered old hand me down kit bag.

Tell you it was cold and cruel but because I could play that was my acceptance but I would like to help other kids and indeed grown up who love the game yet can't afford the game we all love.

Whilst I work for B3 althogh I'm not a decision maker I will endeavour to help people where I can cricket is my passion not my job well not always I'm not in it for the money just the love and everybody deserves to be able to get there hands on good kit weirher it be club kitbag or there own.

Keep looking out for forum special if anybody has a young un who needs smaller sizes let me know I will always try to get the best prices for junior equipment.

[sgcricket]

Great stuff Simon!

[procricket]

In fact I know there some samples knocking around of bats will try to get some pictures up and a price tomorrow some I had my eye on lets see if I can sort it

Simon will sort wha you asked for look out for a pm around 9 tomorrow mate

[AverageCricketer]

I understand where you were coming from mate. I first picked up cricket at the age of 8, through seeing my friends playing it at school, and then my dad eventually got me a Kashmir willow bat from his Indian freind for my 10th birthday. Since my dad knew nothing about cricket then, he got me a bat that was for a 10 year old beginner, and it was a size 5, which was too big for me as I was shorter than most.

My mum also knew nothing about cricket (she thinks $100 is expensive for my current SH bat, even though it cost $200, half of which I paid and saved for myself and the other half got paid for by my dad).

Anyway, she enrolled me for a club, and I remember asking if I needed anything other than a bat. She said no, and I ended up borrowing everything apart from a bat, when I came to my first match. I remember getting out to a half volley on off stump, with my head pointing towards the sky. Next week, I went with my dad and bought all the required gear, even though they said it was expensive

So, my family isn't poor by any means, but since they didn't know much, they weren't as willing to spend money on something that they didn't know about. If it is obvious that a kid is struggling financially, or their parents don't have knowledge of the game and the reason of cost, other parents/coaches of children in that child's team should chip in, and that's why people like you and others should be commended for your hard work and generosity.