Published 19:05 IST, January 3rd 2020

BBL: Chris Lynn, Glenn Maxwell and D'Arcy Short pledge to bat for bushfire victims

Chris Lynn has made it clear that he will be using his platform to help as many cricketers as he can. The BBL superstar made a special declaration this morning.

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Climate change has aided starting of natural fires (more than ever), and Australian firefighters have been hard at work, trying to curb down dam that se raging flames inflict on Australians. During this tough time, Australia's T20 superstar Chris Lynn has started a ble trend that is inspiring more and more cricketers to join in.

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A new motivation to hit sixes

Chris Lynn took to Twitter and declared that from w on, for every six that he hits in Big Bash League, he will donate $250 AUD (Rs 12,500 approximately) to Red Cross Foundation's Bushfire Appeal. se funds will be used by Red Cross to aid victims of bushfires that have mainly affected states of New South Wales and Victoria.

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Lynn's commitment to cause of his fellow countrymen t only impressed his fans but also inspired or cricketers to step in and take same pledge. 

w that se superstar players have a bigger purpose behind hitting those sweet sixes, it will be interesting to how many times ball goes beyond boundary rope and furr.

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16:41 IST, January 3rd 2020