KL Rahul’s charity auction raises 1.93 crore; Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s memorabilia draws big

In a heartfelt initiative, The Indian team, KL Rahul and his wife, actress Athiya Shetty hosted a ‘Cricket For Charity’ auction aimed at supporting the Vipla Foundation’s mission to provide quality education to underprivileged children. The auction was held in Mumbai on Friday, and it saw some of the biggest names in international cricket contributing their prized memorabilia for this noble cause.

Among the highlights was Virat Kohli’s jersey, which fetched a staggering INR 40 lakhs, highlighting the immense goodwill and impact cricket can have beyond the field.

The auction was a resounding success, raising a total of 1.93 crores. Virat Kohli’s contribution didn’t stop at just his jersey as his gloves were also sold for a whopping 28 lakhs. Rohit Sharma’s bat was another star item, going for 24 lakhs.

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MS Dhoni, the legendary former captain of India and Chennai Super Kings, added his own piece of history to the auction with his bat, which was sold for INR 13 lakhs. Additionally, Rahul Dravid’s bat and KL Rahul’s jersey both fetched 11 lakhs each.

This auction clearly highlighted the deep connection that cricketing icons have with their supporters.