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[cricket247365]

I read in another link that the MCC have changed the laws for bat grading to "TYPE A/B/C" and this has to be shown on the bat rather than GRADE A/B/C!

Is this true and if so why?

[Tom]

It is true, all bat manufacturers were emailed to let them know of the change. It's not to confuse willow grading with bat legality.

[cricket247365]

I'm sure ive seen plenty of bats with the old grading on!

[Tom]

You will do, next seasons bats however must state Type A/B/C.

[cricket247365]

I see. thanks for that.

[iand123]

Tom, you mentioned bat legality. Is their a grading for this then? Id have thought it would be legal or illegal?

[Tom]

Yes, there's a grading for legality and to which level you can use that bat.

Read: http://www.lords.org/data/files/changes-to-the-law-concerning-cricket-bats-players-10190.pdf

[Tom]

I see. thanks for that.

If you read the updated Laws you'll see the change:

http://www.lords.org/data/files/laws-of-cricket-2000-code-4th-edition-final-10422.pdf

[iand123]

Yes, there's a grading for legality and to which level you can use that bat.

Read: http://www.lords.org/data/files/changes-to-the-law-concerning-cricket-bats-players-10190.pdf

Ah, thanks Tom. very informative. Cricket does like to complicate doesnt it!