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Naseem Shah to auction bat used against Afghanistan for flood-hit victims

The Men in Green will face Sri Lanka in 2022 Asia Cup final for the very first time in eight years

Naseem Shah to auction bat used against Afghanistan for flood-hit victims PHOTO: AFP

Naseem Shah registered his name in the history books after hitting two back-to-back sixes against Afghanistan in the final over of the game.

Pakistan were well and truly out of the game as they were 9 down and required 11 runs off 6 deliveries. However, the youngster stepped up at the right time to steal the limelight and help Pakistan step into the final of the tournament.

Today, it was announced that the bat used by Naseem during the game is going up for auction and the money will be donated to the flood-hit victims.

While recording the video, Mohammad Hasnain said that Naseem Shah is "our champion, our tiger."

 

The bat with which he struck the two last-over sixes 🤩@iNaseemShah decides to auction the bat gifted to him by @MHasnainPak for a charitable cause. #AsiaCup2022 pic.twitter.com/uCF1loEXCT

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 8, 2022

 

The Men in Green will face Sri Lanka in 2022 Asia Cup final for the very first time in eight years. The Pakistan team will play the Sri Lankan team once before the final to conclude the Super 4s stage, which is going to take place tonight.

It remains to be seen whether Pakistan will feature a full-strength team before the final or not, especially with injuries ruling out Muhammad Wasim Jnr. and Shaheen Afridi prior to the tournament.