In cricket do you run with the bat?

Answer 1

You do not need a bat to complete a run while playing cricket, only to ground some part of your body over the crease. The bat acts as an extension of your arm so it is beneficial to use it to complete runs.

Answer 2

Yes you would because if you dropped it you would have to go back up the pitch to get the bat and you can use it to get into the crease quicker.

Answer 3

Technically Yes