Shakib's World Glass bat marketed for TK 20 lakh

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan’s most loved bat, which he applied during the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup in England, was sold for Taka 20 lakhs within an auction held in Wednesday.

The online auction was arranged by a full page named 'Auction 4 Action' on social media. The bottom price tag for Shakib's bat was established at 5 lakh Taka.

The auction continued for several hours on Wednesday before the winner was a guy named Raj who lives in New Jersey, USA.

In his verified Facebook page Shakib wrote: "Many thanks for wholeheartedly taking part in the bidding of my personal special 2019 WC bat through the charity auction held by Auction4Action. Thanks to all of you, it had been sold for BDT 20,00,000.00 and all proceeds will go directly to the Shakib Al Hasan Foundation that may utilise every taka for helping those found in need."

"We are facing a challenge we've never seen before and need to help each in every possible way to get this battle. Let's thank all the celebrated personalities who will take part in this phenomenal auction and help donate to their picked charities. Hopefully I am able to take part again soon with various other memorabilia of mine well worth some value to you all."

"Thanks once again for all the support and kindness. I feel my strongest when I receive such take pleasure in from you."

Previously Tuesday, the 33-year-old announced about Facebook Live that he'd auction the bat following footsteps of teammate Mushfiqur Rahim so as to increase fund for battling coronavirus crisis