Big Bash 2019: Rashid Khan gets playfully hit by David Warner with 1970s style 'Camel' bat

Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan made headlines on Sunday for helping Adelaide Strikers remain unbeaten in Big Bash League 2019/20 with a win over Melbourne Renegades. Rashid anunced his arrival to match first while coming out to bat with a different bat. Rashid's bat had a retro scoop on its back and was dubbed 'Camel'. He was also part of a funny moment that involved umpire Greg Davidson later in match.

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Rashid brings back scoop

Rashid Khan used a different bat as Strikers faced Renegades at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. Rashid's bat had a very retro style scoop on its back as surface of back had a look of a camel's hump. concept of a scoop started when Gray Nicolls introduced ir famous 'Scoop' bat in 1970s. scoop in bat allows edges to become thicker and bat tends to become more forgiving to mistimed shots. se kind of bats could come in handy to players like Rashid, who tend to explode at end of innings. bat did seem to make a difference as Rashid Khan smashed 25 runs off 16 balls in his quickfire innings that helped Strikers set a target of 156. Even Sunrisers wanted Rashid to bring along Camel when he graces IPL next April.

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David Warner, Rashid Khan reunite in BBL 2019

Rashid has also been one of Sunrisers Hyderabad's most vital players in his stint with team since 2017. While in Melbourne with Strikers, Rashid Khan also made his way to MCG on Friday as Australia dominated New Zealand in Boxing Day Test. While Rashid gave autographs to a few fans, his SRH teammate David Warner snuck in behind batsmen Travis Head and Matw Wade and playfully hit Rashid with a bat. Fans loved hilarious video, which was very evident with ir numerous comments on it.

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