BBL 2019: Rashid Khan Introduces 'Camel' Bat, Picture Goes Viral

As soon as this image went viral, people on social media came up with different reactions

Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan on Sunday flaunted a new bat design at the ongoing edition of the Big Bash League. Playing for the Adelaide Strikers against defending champions Melbourne Renegades, Rashid was seen holding a bat that had depression on its back, giving it the look of a camel’s back. Cricket Australia tweeted a picture of the bat and nicknamed it “The Camel”.

They call it 'The Camel' 🐫

Thoughts on @rashidkhan_19's new style of bat? #BBL09 pic.twitter.com/o59ICEHnrG — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 29, 2019

As soon as this image went viral, people on social media came up with different reactions. One of the netizens shared the fact about when and where the 'camel bat' was used for the first time.

Nothing new about this if you were following cricket long enough! Lanka's Ravi Ratnayake with his Symonds Camel bat in 1980s! pic.twitter.com/NlzjE77xZa

— Rajesh K V (@rajeshkvasu) December 30, 2019

They are very common in Indian - mumbai local cricket circles... They are called tennis cricket cut bats...make it lighter or quick swing.. No recommended for leather ball cricket. pic.twitter.com/WBAWbJ6Iqf

— Amit Raje (@AlwaysAmitRaje) December 30, 2019

We call it "FALKAT" here in India pic.twitter.com/mFOm5cGObk

— Prithvi (@The_BeardMan_) December 29, 2019

The Camel? I had no idea. Mel Jones has only mentioned it 50 times. Heard of a Slazenger V800? They had these in the mid 90s. pic.twitter.com/XsgJdaCylV

— Cam (@camliveshere) December 29, 2019

Rashid turned up with an all-round performance in the match. With the unique bat, he smashed 25 runs off 16 balls to push the Strikers’ score to 155/6. He then bowled a stellar spell, giving away just 15 runs in 4 overs and taking two wickets. He ended the match with the best economy rate in his team.