During the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy series between India and England, Shubman Gill not only dominated with his bat—amassing a record-breaking 754 runs—but also made his mark off the field.
His match-worn and signed Test jersey, worn during the Lord’s Test as part of the Red for Ruth initiative, fetched a staggering £4,600 (approximately ₹5.41 lakh) in a charity auction. This figure represented the highest price among all items sold that evening, underscoring the immense popularity and reverence surrounding Gill’s performance and persona.
Other High-Value Auction Highlights
While Gill’s jersey claimed the top spot, several other iconic Indian players also saw their match-worn shirts attract considerable bids. Both Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja saw their jerseys sold for £4,200 (around ₹4.94 lakh) each, ranking them joint second in the auction’s price leaderboard.  Following close behind was KL Rahul, whose jersey fetched £4,000 (approximately ₹4.70 lakh).
On the England side, Joe Root’s jersey received the highest bid among his teammates at £3,800 (~₹4.47 lakh), though this still trailed many of the leading Indian players’ items. Ben Stokes’ shirt also garnered attention, selling for £3,400 (roughly ₹4 lakh).
Notably, Rishabh Pant’s jersey drew a lower bid of £3,400 (₹4 lakh), though in some reports his was listed among caps rather than shirts.
Purpose Behind the Auction, Supporting a Worthy Cause
This auction, branded as “Red for Ruth,” was organized in support of the Ruth Strauss Foundation, established in memory of Andrew Strauss’s late wife, Ruth, who succumbed to cancer. The event was timed around Red for Ruth Day—a special day at Lord’s where players, officials, and fans don red in solidarity and support for families affected by terminal illnesses.
The memorabilia—including match-worn jerseys, caps, bats, and even portraits—were listed for bidding between July 10 and July 27. Funds raised from the auction were dedicated to delivering pre-bereavement support and resources for families grappling with loss.
Get the latest cricket news here, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more such updates.
