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Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Amazon Mega Cricket Festival: Up to 70% off on cricket kits, shoes, and merchandise
IPL fever has been soaring, and we just cannot keep calm. Be it our cheering for Dhoni's exceptional winning sixes, or Kohli's in between dance moves, this IPL season, you get to watch the best of the best. And amidst the nail-biting finishes and boundary-smashing brilliance, Amazon is giving away cricket essentials and IPL merchandises at up to 70% off. From cricket kits to official IPL jerseys and merchandises, now you get them all at up to 70% off. So, check out Amazon's deal here and pick your favourite cricket merchandise to support your favourite IPL team. Don't miss this golden chance to upgrade your cricket gear at unbeatable prices! During Amazon's Mega Cricket Festival, enjoy up to 40% off on top-quality cricket kits. Be you're looking a kit for a beginner or a seasoned player, find complete kits with bats, balls, pads, gloves, and more on Amazon. Amazon's Mega Cricket Festival brings you up to 70% off on premium bats and balls. From English willow masterpieces to durable training balls, there's something for every level of cricketer. Be it for tournaments or friendly matches, now's the time to power up your game and unleash your cricketing skills! Be it batting, bowling, or fielding, the right footwear makes all the difference. At the Mega Cricket Festival on Amazon, get cricket shoes at up to 60% off. Find the perfect pair that offers superior grip, comfort, and agility. Amazon sale features top brands and latest designs, to ensure you play your best game every time. Show your true love this IPL season for your favourite team! Get official IPL jerseys at up to 60% off during Amazon's Mega Cricket Festival. Cheer for your favourite team in style with authentic, high-quality fan wear. Be it CSK, MI, RCB, or any other powerhouse, there's a jersey waiting for you. So, slip on your favourite team's jersey and support them in their win. Celebrate cricket's biggest festival with official IPL fan merchandise at up to 60% off on Amazon! From team caps to flasks, cushion covers, and more, find everything you need to flaunt your team spirit. Ideal for gifts or personal collections, these high-quality items capture the excitement of the game. Gym shorts for men: Level up your gym game with these comfy and stylish shorts Chikankari kurtis to level up your wardrobe : Embrace ethnic elegance in style! Experience tee-rific choices! Get stylish t-shirts for women to suit every mood During Amazon Mega Cricket Festival, you can get up to 70% off on cricket kits, cricket bat and balls, and IPL merchandises, and more. Most cricket bats are made from English Willow or Kashmir Willow. English Willow is preferred for professional play due to its lightweight and power. Yes, Amazon partners with official brands to sell authentic team jerseys, caps, signed memorabilia, and licensed fan merchandise. Always check for the "Verified Seller" badge. Red Balls: Used in test matches. A cricket ball has a cork core wrapped in string and covered with leather, stitched together with a prominent seam. Disclaimer: At Hindustan Times, we help you stay up-to-date with the latest trends and products. Hindustan Times has an affiliate partnership, so we may get a part of the revenue when you make a purchase. We shall not be liable for any claim under applicable laws, including but not limited to the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, with respect to the products. The products listed in this article are in no particular order of priority.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Blenheim Estate steps up to help hurling amid wood shortage
The sport of hurling has received a boost from the Blenheim Estate amid threats from ash dieback in Ireland. The estate has supplied hundreds of ash trees, which are needed to make the hurling sticks, or 'hurleys', used by players of Ireland's national sport, to manufacturers. Ireland's stock of the wood has been severely affected by ash dieback, a lethal disease first detected in the UK and Ireland in 2012. One of the ash trees cut down on the Blenheim Estate (Image: Blenheim Palace) Richard McCarthy, an Irish hurley maker who sources ash for many of the country's top manufacturers, including Star Hurley in Kilkenny, has been working with James Hunter, rural property manager at Blenheim Palace, on a deal that will see around 1,000 ash tree 'butts' harvested from the Blenheim Estate. These will be used to make between 5,000 and 10,000 hurleys. Mr McCarthy said: "I heard about the ash at Blenheim when James contacted me last year; we previously worked together on another estate where we cut wood for hurleys. "Ash is used because it is very strong, flexible, and lightweight - everything we need for hurleys. Hurling sticks, known as hurleys (Image: Blenheim Palace) Hurling sticks, known as hurleys (Image: Blenheim Palace) "From what I've seen at Blenheim from my visit, I think the ash looks very good, so hopefully we can get good quality hurleys from it." Hurling is the second most attended sport in Ireland, after Gaelic Football, and is played by around 275,000 people. Mr Hunter said: "As part of our active woodland management this year, we have commenced a series of works to thin and clear fell several compartments suffering from the advanced stages of ash dieback. "Whilst the majority of the timber will go for firewood, it's great to see some value being realised and a niche market being supported such as Richie's business with hurling sticks. Hurling sticks being made (Image: Blenheim Palace) 'However, I think it should be made clear that we are not clearing all ash from the estate, as we look to see if we have resistant specimens which may in the future be bred for 'dieback' resistant ash trees, to ensure they do not disappear from the British landscape forever." Hurling is not the only sport which buys wood from the Blenheim Estate. For the last seven years, Banbury-based English Willow has been sustainably sourcing cricket bat willow trees from the estate. In 2018, the firm purchased and felled a significant number of trees from the estate - enough to produce around 2,300 top grade cricket bats - and replaced them free of charge. Rachel Furness-Smith, head of estates at Blenheim Palace, said: "Working with English Willow means we can manage our willow trees in a sustainable and organic way, which is good for the environment, promotes biodiversity, and makes use of traditionally unproductive areas of the estate."
