Rashid Khan Comes Up With 'Camel Bat' During Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers BBL 2019-20 Clash

Afghanistan import in Adelaide Strikers team Rashid Khan was seen flaunting a new bat during the Big Bash League 2019-20 (BBL) match against defending champions Melbourne Renegades. The unique bat, known as “The Camel” had two humps on the back, just like the Bactrian camel; thus the name. Cricket Australia (CA) shared a picture of the bat and wrote, “they call it The Camel.” The Twitter post was looking for reactions from fans as well and got it in plenty. Watch: Shane Warne, Rashid Khan Bowling Together; Decode the Art of Leg-Spin.

The front side of the bat has no change and looks similar to the regular ones. Former Australian opening batsman Mathew Hayden had introduced ‘Moongoose bat’ in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but that bat was totally different in size, unlike the camel bat.

Here’s Rashid Khan Using the Camel Bat

The ‘Camel Bat’ did work for Rashid Khan as he scored 25 off just 16 balls while batting at number five. The Afghanistan cricketer smashed two fours and as many sixes during his stay at the crease. Thanks to Khan’s cameo, Strikers posted 155 in their 20 overs. Ben Stokes, Stuart Broad Involved In On-Field Argument During South Africa vs England 1st Test 2019–20, Watch Video.

WATCH: Rashid Khan's All-Round Performance

In response, Melbourne Renegades managed to score only 137 for eight and lost the match by 18 runs. Khan was mighty impressive with the ball as he scalped 2/15 in his four overs. Apart from his contribution with the bat and ball, Khan also inflicted a run-out.

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