New Zealand batsman Nicholls to donate World Cup final shirt

New Zealand batsman Henry Nicholls has decided to donate the shirt he wore in the World Cup final last year to help the families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nicholls will be donating the jersey to Unicef New Zealand.

"NZ Cricketer @HenryNicholls27 Cricket bat and ballhas offered up one of his prized 2019 Cricket World Cup jerseys, signed by the whole team! One lucky donor who has supported our #FoodForKiwiFamilies appeal will receive it. You've got to be in it, to win it so donate now!" Unicef tweeted.

The black coloured short-sleeved jersey, which Nicholls wore during the summit clash at the Lord's where England defeated New Zealand in the nerve-wracking final on the boundary count back rule after the super over also ended in a tie, is signed by all members of the squad.

"Since the start of lockdown, it's more than tripled the demand for food parcels throughout New Zealand,'' Nicholls told Stuff.co.nz.

"That was something that really sparked my interest and from my point of view, everything that happened at the World Cup last year, that's a pretty memorable experience. I thought I could put that shirt up as a bit of an incentive for people to donate."
"It all adds up. A lot of families and everyone in New Zealand is really feeling the pinch. It's a small little thing and hopefully it can make a big difference."