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Message: <blockquote data-quote="nokia_owner" data-source="post: 4932986" data-attributes="member: 27747">The Mongoose batThere is a new cricket bat doing the rounds that is supposed to revolutionise the game.  It is called the Mongoose.The basic concept is that in Twenty20, where the need for agression is paramount, you do not need the shoulders/splice area of the bat, which are entirely defensive.So the blade has been shortened and the handle lengthened, and the meat of the bat is constructed to ensure maximum hitting power.  Apparantly, Stuart Law is impressed.The problem with the whole “revolutionise the game” thing is that cricket tends to adapt to new methods and tactics.  So the bowling will adapt.  I wouldn’t fancy playing the fastest bowlers with half a blade.  I suspect the fast bowlers would fancy their chances against batsmen who use it.  We shall see.There is also the possibility of the games lawmakers treating it with the same disdain as the aluminium bat.<img src="http://f.imagehost.org/0677/l3820613.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></blockquote>

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