In the heart of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, skilled artisans breathe life into raw wood, transforming it into cricket bats. BDM is a legendary brand once wielded by players like Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. But what makes these bats so special? We visited the BDM factory, which has been making bats for the last 100 years, to unravel how cricket bats are made. Rakesh Mahajan, the owner of BDM, takes you through the process, and the challenges faced by the industry. Reporting, script, video and production: Richard Kujur Also watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mGd5K59ooM #cricket #cricketbat #cricketbats #meerut #bdm #uttarpradesh #sportsgoods #cricketbatmaking Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_hindu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hindu/