Shubman Gill News / There was a competition to buy Gill's jersey, bids went up to so many lakhs

Shubman Gill News: Team India's Test captain Shubman Gill's first tour of England was memorable. In the five-match Test series, Gill scored 754 runs in 10 innings. During this, four centuries including a double century were seen from his bat. Under his brilliant batting and leadership, India finished the series 2-2. Gill's captaincy and batting not only made headlines on the field, but his popularity was also seen off the field.

Gill's jersey boom in charity auction

Fans competed for Shubman Gill's jersey in a charity auction held in England. In this auction called '#REDFORRUTH SPECIAL TIMED AUCTION', the highest bid for Gill's jersey was Rs 5.40 lakh. The auction ran from July 10 to July 27, in which the entire amount received from the auction was donated to the Ruth Strauss Foundation. This foundation provides assistance to families who are battling a life-threatening disease, as well as focuses on pre-bereavement support for children and families.

Jerseys of other players were also in the news

Apart from Shubman Gill, jerseys of Indian players KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah were also sold for lakhs in this auction. The jerseys of these players also caught the attention of the fans. Along with this, the jersey of England's Joe Root was also included in this auction. The auction amount was as follows:

Player                 Auction amount (in lakhs)

Shubman Gill      5.40

Jasprit Bumrah   4.94

Ravindra Jadeja   4.94

KL Rahul              4.71

Joe Root                4.74

What is '#REDFORRUTH' day?

'#REDFORRUTH SPECIAL TIMED AUCTION' was organized in support of the Ruth Strauss Foundation. 'Red for Ruth' day is celebrated at Lord's Cricket Ground, where the entire ground is painted red during a Test match. Players and fans are encouraged to wear red clothes on this day. This day is celebrated in memory of Ruth Strauss, the late wife of former England captain Sir Andrew Strauss, who died due to lung cancer. On this day the foundation raises funds for families who have lost their parents due to serious diseases like cancer.