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The world's most expensive cricket bat costs Rs 83 lakhs and this Indian cricketer owned it

Although we would say it's priceless

When you hear that cricket is a religion in India, it is no hyperbole, it’s a fact. A lot of television sets have lost their lives to a poor performance from the Indian cricket team. But, as much as the lows ignite frustration, the wins bring the nation up with joys like no other. And just about a decade ago, the country collectively skipped a beat as Mahendra Singh Dhoni deposited the ball in the stands to lift the ICC Men’s World Cup. Goosebumps. Even today. A cricketing shot that saw 124.7 crore people raise a collective cheer. A party that was so grand, the nation still feels the hangover.

With that moment still etched in our memories, here's a piece of memorabilia that's sure to bring back those memories. We're talking about the bat which the then Indian captain, MSD, thwacked the ball over the ropes with. The bat that went from being Mahi’s willow to the most expensive bat in the world.

Image: Guinness Book of World Records

The Reebok branded English willow instantly held the position as the most valuable memorabilia from India’s World Cup triumph after 28 years. After hoarding for most part of the past decade, Mahi finally released it at an auction and donated the gains to his wife’s charity, according to NDTV.

How much does it cost?

Well, till the time Dhoni was using it to smack the leather ball all around the park it was worth around four to five thousand Indian rupees. But, with the emotional value attached to it, the bat was bought by RK Global Share and Securities LTD for a whopping Rs 83 lakhs ($161,295). The biggest amount anyone has ever spent on a piece of english willow across the globe. The Guinness Book of World Records officially announced it to be the most expensive cricket bat in the world.


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