Madras Rubber Factory (MRF), originally known for making tyres and rubber products in Chennai, became famous in cricket when legendary players began using bats with the MRF logo.
Although MRF wasn’t initially a bat manufacturer, the popularity of their logo on bats led them to start making cricket bats and equipment. With cricket being immensely popular in India, MRF invested heavily in the sport. Their premium bats, especially those made from English Willow, are expensive, while more affordable options are made from Kashmir Willow.
This article highlights the top 10 cricketers who have used MRF bats.
1. Sachin Tendulkar
In the late 20th century, when Slazenger and Gray Nicolls were popular in cricket, MRF entered the scene after Sachin Tendulkar began using their logo on his bat following the 1996 ICC ODI World Cup. Sachin’s outstanding performances quickly boosted MRF’s reputation.
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2. Steve Waugh
Steve Waugh, one of Australia’s most successful captains, used an MRF bat from 2001 to 2004. He was the second cricketer to use the brand, helping to make MRF bats popular in the early 2000s.
3. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli, one of the most famous cricket players in the world, is currently the face of the MRF company. His ability to impress and influence fans is unmatched, and MRF quickly took advantage of this by partnering with him.
After his contract with Nike ended, Virat Kohli started using MRF bats and has been promoting the brand every time he plays.
4. Brian Lara
West Indian cricket legend Brian Lara, the only player to score 400 runs in a single innings in Test cricket, also used MRF bats. His bat had the word “Wizard” written on it, and he had the skill to perform magic on the cricket field.
Lara started using MRF bats in 2003 and continued until he retired from cricket in 2007. The left-handed batsman played 131 Tests and 299 ODIs for the West Indies, scoring 11,953 runs in Tests and 10,405 runs in ODIs for the two-time ODI World Cup champions.
5. Shikhar Dhawan
One of India’s most dependable openers, Shikhar Dhawan, too has used the MRF bats. Dhawan has been playing with MRF bats since 2013 and has been sporting the logo, quite brilliantly and fashionably.
Dhawan dominates white-ball cricket and excels in ICC tournaments.
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