Mr. Dennis Lillee This hollow aluminum cricket bat made quite a fuss when Dennis Lillee used it in a December 1979 Test match against England in Perth. It was designed by Lillee's buddy as a low-cost alternative for the emerging sport of indoor cricket. The Dines Steel was a success, and today there are hundreds of manufacturers worldwide that produce aluminum bats. The early 1980s saw an increase in the use of aluminum on the cricket field, with many more cricketers starting to use them. An aluminum bat is much lighter than a wooden one and so can be wielded with greater ease and precision. In addition, it does not get as hot during play so can be used after just one or two overs without risking injury to the user. Some sportspeople have expressed concern about aluminum bats' impact on the environment, but this issue has been largely resolved thanks to modern manufacturing techniques. The main environmental impact comes from all the garbage generated by sports equipment which often ends up in landfill sites or burned in incinerators. However, recycling methods are available for most materials used in sports equipment including aluminum. In conclusion, aluminum bats are very useful tools for players of all levels. They allow you to control the ball better and so open up bowling options for yourself. In addition, they are less damaging to the face than wood bats so are good for protecting it while batting.