Shubman Gill, who captained the Indian Test team for the first time during the England tour, earned praise for both his batting and captaincy. He was the highest run-scorer in the series. The series ended 2-2, which many considered a victory for India.

After the series, Gill’s T-shirt was put up for auction. Not only Gill, but many other players from India and England also had their items auctioned. Among them, Gill’s T-shirt sold for the highest price.

Gill wore this T-shirt in the third Test match at Lord’s, and it was bought for about ₹5.41 lakh. The auction was conducted by a charity foundation named Red for Rath. Along with T-shirts, caps, bats, and match tickets were also sold in the auction.

Bumrah and Jadeja at Second Place in Jersey Auction

India’s fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja’s T-shirts were sold for ₹4.84 lakh each, making them the second-most expensive in the auction. After them, KL Rahul’s jersey was sold for ₹4.70 lakh. From the England team, Joe Root’s jersey was the most expensive, sold for ₹4.47 lakh, while captain Ben Stokes’ jersey got a bid of ₹4 lakh.

Caps Also in High Demand

Among caps, Joe Root’s signed cap was the most expensive, sold for ₹3.52 lakh. Rishabh Pant’s cap came second, with a bid of ₹1.76 lakh.

What is the Red and Rath Foundation?

Every year, one day of the Lord’s Test match is dedicated to the Red and Rath Foundation, started by former England captain Andrew Strauss in memory of his wife who died of cancer. On this day, players, broadcasters, and fans wear something red. Before the recent India vs England match, the foundation shared that it has helped 3,500 families fight cancer in the last six years.