Former India captain Mohd Azharuddin unveiled World’s largest cricket bat, certified by Guinness World Records to be the biggest cricket bat, designed by Pernod Ricard India (P) Ltd, on Tank Bund Saturday.
Azharuddin said he was amazed by the weight of the bat. “Being a Hyderabadi, I am more than delighted that this iconic bat is made in Hyderabad. It is all the more rewarding as it is certified by Guinness World Records.”
The 56.1 feet long bag , weighing 9,000 kgs, has been put on display at the Tank Bund till November 15. Made from poplar wood, the bat took almost a month to make it.
Pernod Ricard dedicated the bat to the Indian team & the bat was unveiled on the eve of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Special secretary for Urban Development Arvind Kumar, IAS shared the pictures on Twitter. “World’s largest (certified by Guinness world record) cricket bat (56.1 feet long & weighs 9000 kgs) gifted by @Pernod_Ricard today & unveiled by @azharflicks. On display until November 16 at #TankBund road ( & a major attraction on Sunday-Funday),” he tweeted.
World’s largest ( certified by Guinness world record @GWR ) cricket bat 🏏 (56.1 feet long & weighs 9000 kgs ) gifted by @Pernod_Ricard today & unveiled by @azharflicks
— Arvind Kumar (@arvindkumar_ias) October 23, 2021
On display until November 16 at #TankBund road ( & a major attraction on Sunday-Funday) @KTRTRS pic.twitter.com/U5NTcDHNYE
