Overview

• On July 7, the Cricket Regulator confirmed Salt’s bat complied with ECB size directives and announced no further action against him or Lancashire.
• The bat initially failed an on-field gauge test on July 4 during the Vitality Blast match, prompting an inconclusive post-match inspection and seizure for detailed analysis.
• Lancashire noted that Salt had used the same bat without issue in the T20 World Cup 2024, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025nd the IPIPL 2025.
• The club criticized match commentators and media outlets for inaccurate reporting and unsavoury social media posts directed at Salt.
• Lancashire is urging the ECB and match officials to strengthen testing protocols through improved equipment checks and additional training.