Sarfaraz Ahmed to auction his 2017 Champions Trophy bat to help raise funds during COVID-19 pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on all countries across the globe. The life-threatening virus has registered more than 50,000 deaths around the world and has put human existence to a halt. India has also been grappling with its outbreak as more than 2000 people have registered positive and more than 50 deaths have been registered due to the coronavirus debacle.

Meanwhile, Pakistan is also currently witnessing the adverse effects of covid-19 as more than 2000 individuals have registered positive. Many prominent figures including Shahid Afridi have come forward to aid in the battle against the pandemic.

Shahid Afridi’s foundation has actively been involved in helping the poor and the needy with rations. Many other Pakistan cricketers including the PCB have supported Afridi’s noble cause. PCB and other Pakistan cricketers are also sharing videos across social media and are urging people to stay indoors until the debacle subsides.

Sarfaraz Ahmed has also joined the bandwagon and has decided the auction the bat which he had used in the 2017 Champions Trophy. The former Pakistan skipper has decided to auction off his willow so that the raised money can be donated to athletes and ground staff who are struggling financially since the outbreak of the virus.

Many cricketers have come forward to help in these trying times

“Sarfaraz Ahmed has given the bat he used during the 2017 Champions Trophy for auction. The money raised will go towards helping athletes and ground staff who are struggling financially since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic,” tweeted Saj Sadiq, Editor of PakPassion.

Sarfaraz Ahmed has given the bat he used during the 2017 Champions Trophy for auction. The money raised will go towards helping athletes and groundstaff who are struggling financially since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic #COVID19

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) April 3, 2020

Many cricketers have come forward to aid in the battle against the pandemic. Along with contributing with money, players are also finding new ways to raise funds. Jos Buttler also followed a similar path as he decided to auction off his 2019 World Cup final jersey. The 29-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman had played a key role in England‘s thrilling defeat of New Zealand at the Lord’s.

“I’m going to be auctioning my World Cup Final shirt to raise funds for the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals charity. Last week they launched an emergency appeal to provide life saving equipment to help those affected during the Covid-19 outbreak. Link to auction in my bio,” wrote Buttler on his Twitter account.

I’m going to be auctioning my World Cup Final shirt to raise funds for the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals charity. Last week they launched an emergency appeal to provide life saving equipment to help those affected during the Covid-19 outbreak. Link to auction in my bio. pic.twitter.com/ODN9JY4pk1

— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) March 31, 2020