SA cricketer jokes about the price of cricket bats

SA cricketer jokes about the price of cricket bats

Cricket is one of the most popular sports in South Africa but how much does the equipment cost? 

Lungi Ngidi Proteas - AFP
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Kids grow up watching their heroes perform on the field and have dreams of playing for the Proteas. A debate started on Twitter on Wednesday about how much a cricket bat will set you back in South Africa.

@Katle_SA posted a picture on Twitter, saying “The price of cricket bats these days”. 

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Lungi Ngidi joined the conversation by saying, “Exactly why I became a bowler.”

Ngidi is a South African cricketer who plays for the Proteas. The bowler was named as one of the five Cricketers of the Year at the 2018 South African Cricket Annual Awards.

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Have you experienced the high cost of sports equipment for your children?

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