Shubman Gill’s signed and match-worn India Test jersey from the Lord’s clash of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy has emerged as the star attraction at this year’s Budds auction, fetching Rs 5.41 lakh (around £4,600) and becoming the most expensive Indian item sold for the Red For Ruth charity in 2025.
The jersey, worn during the second Test of the 2-2 drawn series against England, was described on the auction site as “a rare collector’s item… unwashed and match-worn, showing visible signs of wear,” underlining Gill’s rising stature after finishing as the series’ leading run-scorer.
Bumrah, Jadeja jerseys close behind
Among other Indian memorabilia, jerseys signed by Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja fetched £4,200 (Rs 4.94 lakh) each, followed by KL Rahul’s at £4,000 (Rs 4.70 lakh). In the cap category, Rishabh Pant’s signed headgear topped Indian bids at £1,500 (Rs 1.76 lakh).
From the England camp, Joe Root’s signed jersey brought in £3,800 (Rs 4.47 lakh), while skipper Ben Stokes’ sold for £3,400 (Rs 4 lakh). Root’s signed caps were the most sought-after in that category, securing £3,000 (Rs 3.52 lakh).
Record bid goes to 2019 World Cup-winning moment print
While Gill’s jersey led Indian sales, the overall highest bid went to a print of artist Sacha Jafri’s painting of England’s 2019 World Cup-winning moment, which sold for £5,000 (Rs 5.88 lakh).
The Red For Ruth initiative, held annually during a Lord’s Test, raises funds for the Ruth Strauss Foundation, established in memory of former England captain Andrew Strauss’s late wife.
The charity supports grieving families and trains cancer care professionals, having helped over 3,500 bereaved family members and trained more than 1,000 professionals since its inception.
(With inputs ToI)
The jersey, worn during the second Test of the 2-2 drawn series against England, was described on the auction site as “a rare collector’s item… unwashed and match-worn, showing visible signs of wear,” underlining Gill’s rising stature after finishing as the series’ leading run-scorer.
Bumrah, Jadeja jerseys close behind
Among other Indian memorabilia, jerseys signed by Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja fetched £4,200 (Rs 4.94 lakh) each, followed by KL Rahul’s at £4,000 (Rs 4.70 lakh). In the cap category, Rishabh Pant’s signed headgear topped Indian bids at £1,500 (Rs 1.76 lakh).
From the England camp, Joe Root’s signed jersey brought in £3,800 (Rs 4.47 lakh), while skipper Ben Stokes’ sold for £3,400 (Rs 4 lakh). Root’s signed caps were the most sought-after in that category, securing £3,000 (Rs 3.52 lakh).
Record bid goes to 2019 World Cup-winning moment print
While Gill’s jersey led Indian sales, the overall highest bid went to a print of artist Sacha Jafri’s painting of England’s 2019 World Cup-winning moment, which sold for £5,000 (Rs 5.88 lakh).
The Red For Ruth initiative, held annually during a Lord’s Test, raises funds for the Ruth Strauss Foundation, established in memory of former England captain Andrew Strauss’s late wife.
The charity supports grieving families and trains cancer care professionals, having helped over 3,500 bereaved family members and trained more than 1,000 professionals since its inception.
(With inputs ToI)
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