Srinagar, Apr 18: GR8 Sports India Pvt Ltd, a leading manufacturer of Kashmir Willow cricket bats, announced the debut of its Kashmir willow bat in Women’s International Cricket today.
This milestone follows the impressive performance of GR8 Sports’ bats in the ICC T20 Cricket World Cups of 2021 and 2022, as well as the ODI World Cup in 2023.
During the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, a bat crafted by GR8 Sports led to the longest hit six of the tournament, showcasing the exceptional quality and performance of their products. Now, GR8 Sports’ Cricket Bats and equipment will be used by about half a dozen International Cricketers of the West Indies Women’s Team during their upcoming Pakistan Tour, which comprises 3 One Day Internationals and 5 T20 Internationals.
Fawzul Kabiir, Managing Director of GR8 Sports, emphasised that this achievement is a testament to the company’s relentless hard work, expertise, and craftsmanship, combined with the utilisation of cutting-edge AI-based technology. “We have always believed in pushing boundaries and setting new standards in cricket equipment manufacturing,” he said.
The debut of the Kashmir willow bat in Women’s International Cricket not only underscores its superior performance but also serves as a myth-buster in the cricketing world, Kabiir added. “It disproves the misconception that Kashmir willow bats are heavier or inferior to English willow bats, highlighting our commitment to excellence.”
GR8 Sports’ Kashmir willow bats have gained significant recognition for their outstanding quality, durability, and performance. The appearance of these bats in elite cricketing events marks a major milestone for the company, solidifying its position as a leader in the cricket bat industry.
“It took us 14 years of R&D to craft the Kashmir Willow Wood into a Professional Cricket Bat. Our relentless hardwork and persistent efforts motivated us to make a breakthrough in this area. We could finally innovate a product that belongs to our indigenous industry and has a huge scope to uplift this entire industry of Kashmir, ” stated Kabiir.