How long is the longest bat the Laws of Cricket allow?

Compared with things you know

• About 4 times the width of a basketball (24 cm)
• About 55% as long as an adult bicycle (1.75 m)
• About 21% as long as a family car (4.5 m)

Did you know?

Since a 1979 change to the Laws, cricket bats may only be made of wood.

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