The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has brought the world to a standstill. In such moments of crisis, Shakib Al Hasan decided to contribute in his own unique way to help fight the virus. Shakib Al Hasan decided has decided to auction the bat he used during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 to raise funds. These funds will be used to help the needy families affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic spread that is affecting the country.
Following wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib is the second Bangladesh cricketer to auction his cricketing gear to help raise funds. During a Facebook live session, Shakib said, “I had said before that I want to put up a bat for auction. I have decided to auction the bat I used in the 2019 World Cup. It’s a favorite bat of mine.”
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The Bangladeshi all-rounder had a very good outing during the World Cup in England last year. The all-rounder amassed 606 runs in just eight matches with that bat. Averaging 86.57, Shakib’s WC outing included five half-centuries and two hundred.
“I had a good World cup with the bat and ball. There were some good performances, especially with the bat. I had used a single bat throughout the World Cup and even used tapes on it to get through games,” Shakib said.
“It’s not that this bat has only been used at the World Cup. I have scored over 1500 runs with this bat and had used it prior to the tournament and after it as well. Although I like the bat a lot. I have decided to put it up for auction with the thought that maybe it can leave some contribution to forming a fund during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. This is a very special bat to me, but my people are even more special to me,” Shakib added.
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The pandemic spread of the COVID-19 Virus has affected more than 3,772 people in Bangladesh. It is responsible for taking away more than 120 lives. Originated in China, the virus has now affected more than 2,576,137 people taking 178,677 lives.
