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Shane Warne Receives Praises For Bidding His Baggy Green
By CricShots - Jan 6, 2020 3:54 pm
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On Monday, the legendary Australian spinner, Shane Warne made an announcement of auctioning his “beloved” baggy green cap he wore throughout his 145-Test cricket career to raise money for victims of bushfires raging in Australia. The “baggy green” is awarded to Australian players when they make their debut and is worn as a badge of pride on the field.

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Shane Warne

Given Warne’s illustrious achievements on the cricket field and his high profile off it, local media predicted it could fetch up to Aus$500,000 (USD 345,000). Warne, who took more than 700 Test wickets, said he wanted to help those who have suffered in the catastrophic fires that have devastated parts of the country.

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Explaining his plea on Instagram, Warne wrote: “The horrific bushfires in Australia have left us all in disbelief. The impact these devastating fires are having on so many people is unthinkable and has touched us all. Everyone is in this together and we continue to find ways to contribute and help on a daily basis.” He said that is why he decided to auction off his “beloved green cap”.

Warne’s incredible gesture earned him praise on social media. Here are some of the tweets:

The devastating fires, which has claimed as many as 24 lives so far and destroyed more than 1,800 homes, have sparked an outpouring of generosity from sports stars in Australia. Fellow cricketers Chris Lynn, Glenn Maxwell, and D’Arcy Short have pledged to donate A$250 for every six they smash during the ongoing Big Bash League Twenty20 tournament.

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Top tennis players have also got involved, with world number one Ashleigh Barty donating her winnings from this week’s Brisbane International to the Red Cross. Fellow Australian Nick Kyrgios also came forward and decided to donate A$200 for each ace they serve during the home summer of tennis.

A “Rally for Relief” exhibition match at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne is due to take place on January 15 ahead of the Australian Open, with “the world’s top players” taking part.