SRINAGAR, April 18 -- Kashmiri batmakers are overjoyed as the willow bat has made its debut in the Women's International Cricket.

GR8 Sports India Pvt. Ltd., one of the leading manufacturers of Kashmir willow cricket bats, announced that its bats and equipment are being used by about half a dozen international cricketers of the West Indies Women's Team against Pakistan.

Beginning today the West Indies team will play three ODI games, which is a part of the ICC Women's Championship (IWC). The two sides will also play five- T20 matches.

" We are proud to announce the debut of Kashmir willow bat in the Women's international cricket today," Managing Director of GR8 Sports, Fawzul Kabiir said. "This achievement is a testament to the relentless...