2. MRF

MRF called as Madras Rubber Factory Limited apart from producing tyres it also manufactures cricket bats also.

MRF was founded in Tiruvottiyur, Madras in 1946. The headquarters of MRF is in Chennai.

MRF has also a coaching centre for training for young fast bowlers in a special facility.

It is one of the oldest companies. Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Prithvi Shaw, AB de Villiers, Steve Waugh used the MRF bats.