Bat oils are extensively used in the maintenance of cricket bats made from willow material. Oiling and knocking are preventive steps for the cricket bat that saves it from seasonal damages due to dryness. Raw linseed oil can prevent dryness in willow bats by blocking moisture loss by forming a protective layer. Oil coating also ensures proper fibre binding and thereby enhancing its performance and shelf life against seasonal damages. You can oil the bats yourself easily. Start with covering the edges, heels, and coating a thin film on the main face using two teaspoons of oil, avoiding the 1 cm or so area around the splice. Avoid spilling or excess coating of oil with a cloth to clean. Let the bat dry overnight. Repeat the procedure with less oil and give a light rub. Let it stand for six hours. Then knock the bat. Once knocking is done bat is ready for use. Bat oil cricket is available in different packages having quantities like 45ml, 100ml, 200ml, and 240 ml. The commonly used oil is linseed oil. You can shop for Bat oils online from brands like Z-bat, AEROPLANE, DSC, SS, Camlin, and many more across the e-stores.