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Watson to raise money for charity during World Cup
Sydney, Jan 27
Apart from winning the World
Cup, star Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has added motivation to be
fit for the One-Day International (ODI) showpiece, where he'll be
raising money for research into motor neuron disease (MND).
Watson
has pledged to donate $200 for every boundary he hits, $300 for each
six and the same amount per a wicket, reports news.com.au.
"No
extra motivation is needed during a World Cup but this certainly
provides it, to know that every time I find the middle of the bat and
score runs ... means I continue to raise money for such an important
cause," he said.
The 33-year-old said he was inspired by MND sufferer and founder of Cure 4 MND, Dr Ian Davis, whom he met a few months ago.
"From
that day onwards, (I was) blown away by Ian's courage and how tireless
he's working to try and make a difference," he said.
"After talking to him I realised this was a way I could have some impact in a world-renowned tournament so hopefully we c