Shubman Gill's test jersey sold for INR 5.41 lakhs, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja's things fetch a hefty amount at auction for Red For Ruth charity

Shubman Gill was the leading run-getter in ENG vs IND series.

Indian Cricket Team‘s test captain Shubman Gill had an England tour to remember, as in his first assignment as the skipper, he proved his mettle. The young batter led from the front and ensured that he started a new chapter in his career on a high. 

Shubman Gill ended the series as the leading run-getter with 754 runs to his name. The premier batter also slammed four centuries, including a double ton, and created many records with his flawless batting on the tour, putting the opposition under pressure. 

Shubman Gill was also magnificent as a leader, as he made sure that he brought the best out of his team. What caught the attention of many was that even when India were under pressure, he stayed calm and found a way to bail his team out of trouble. 

While his heroics with the bat was one for everyone to see, he also became the crowd’s favourite. This is because his test jersey, which he wore during the third game at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, was auctioned for INR 5.41 lakhs. 

The jerseys of the Indian players, along with signed shirts and caps from players on both sides, portraits, bats, hospitality tickets, among other items, were sold in the Budds auction under the lot dedicated to the Red For Ruth charity. Along with Shubman Gill, other Indian players’ things also fetched good amounts. 

Jerseys of Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja sold at £4,200

The jerseys of Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja were the joint-second highest at £4,200 (around Rs 4.94 lakhs), followed by KL Rahul at £4,000 (around Rs 4.70 lakhs). Joe Root’s signed jersey fetched the highest bid at £3,800 (around Rs 4.47 lakhs), followed by Ben Stokes’ £3,400 (around Rs 4 lakhs). 

Joe Root’s signed cap was sold at the highest at £3,000 (around Rs 3.52 lakhs), while Rishabh Pant’s earned the best bid for India at £1,500 (around Rs 1.76 lakhs). 

The description for Shubman Gill’s jersey read: “This special-edition shirt, worn in support of the Ruth Strauss Foundation, features the official India Test crest and shows visible signs of match wear, with staining and unwashed. Gill, renowned for his graceful stroke play and calm temperament, is one of the brightest talents in world cricket. Shirt is unwashed and match worn—a rare collector’s item from a memorable day at the Home of Cricket.” 

The highest bid at the auction went to a print of artist Sacha Jafri’s canvas painting of the 2019 World Cup Winning Moment – £5,000 (Rs 5.88 lakhs).

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