Handpicked English willow, built exactly to your game.
For Your Innings is a premium cricket bat advisory and custom sourcing brand. We help cricketers find the bat that genuinely suits their game through expert consultation and handpicked English willow.
We source directly from manufacturers in Meerut who supply to international brands. Every cleft is personally hand-selected during factory visits.
"When a bat truly suits your game, it becomes an extension of you." — Hariharan Ravi, Founder
Players who compete regularly and demand consistency from their gear.
Up-and-coming cricketers building technique with professional leather ball exposure.
Those seeking honest, expert guidance to ensure investment yields long-term value.
Performance-focused players looking for a true competitive edge with custom specs.
We customise every gram, but these are our most useful starting points.
Even wood distribution with little to no concaving for a solid feel, stronger edges, and reliable power across the blade.
A higher spine that tapers toward a flatter toe, giving a lighter pickup without losing too much hitting power.
A lower-profile shape with the hitting zone pushed down, designed for precise timing, grounded stroke play, and lower-bounce surfaces.
Built with extra wood, thick edges, and a fuller hitting area for players who want to strike harder and clear the infield consistently.
Decisions driven by playing experience, not sales targets.
With over 20 years of playing experience, Hari has represented Tamil Nadu at state level and played for Durham County 2nd XI (UK). His approach is grounded in real match experience, focusing on willow quality and balance.
Ananth brings over 15 years of competitive experience across TN and Mumbai, plus 1st Division County cricket in the UK. He ensures a transparent, confidence-driven selection journey for every player.
Every bat is the result of a careful, personalised journey — from a conversation about your game, to a cleft selected by hand in Meerut, to delivery at your door.
Typical timeline: 2–4 weeks
Start on WhatsAppWe discuss your game, format, batting position, and role to understand exactly what you need.
Clear, honest guidance on profiles, willow grades, grain counts, and what actually matters.
Weight, handle type, profile, and edge thickness locked to the gram — approved by you.
Hari personally visits the factory in Meerut to hand-select clefts with strict QC checks.
Photos and video shared before dispatch. You sign off before anything ships.
This is the #1 worry for every cricketer. We bridge this gap in two ways:
Absolutely. We source directly from manufacturers in Meerut who supply to international brands. Hari personally visits the factory to hand-select clefts. If any professional coach or player proves it is not genuine English Willow, we will refund 2× your money.
Actually, it's often the opposite. Grade 1 willow is soft, pure, and performs instantly but can be more fragile. Grade 3 is harder and often more durable. We recommend Grade 1 for match use only, and Grade 2/3 for players who want a workhorse bat for nets and matches combined.
Yes. We can replicate profiles. However, international players use extremely dense wood that might be too heavy for the average club player. We'll adjust the spine height so you get that shape but at a weight you can actually swing fast.
Real players. Real feedback. Real confidence.
Answer a few quick questions — we'll recommend the right pick-up + profile on WhatsApp.