Shubman Gill’s ‘Unwashed’ Jersey from Lord’s Lord’s Test Sells for Over Rs 5 Lakh at Charity Auction
Shubman Gill, the Indian cricket team's Test captain, had a remarkаble debut tour to England. In his first series as cаptain, he led from the front, finishing as the highest run-scorer with 754 runs. Gill hit four centuries, including a double century аnd set several records with his consistent batting. His impressive performances put pressure on the opposition throughout the series.
One of Gill's Test jerseys from the game at Lord’s, which he wore during the series, was sold for over Rs 5 lakh at an auction. The signed jersey, along with other items donated to Andrew Strauss’ charity, Red for Ruth, became the highest-selling memorabilia at the Budds auction. Despite India losing the third Test by 22 runs, they made a strong comeback later in the series.
Shubman Gill’s special-edition jersey, worn during the England Test series, was sold for £4500 at the Budds auction. Described as “unwashed” and showing “signs of match wear with staining,” the jersey was expected to fetch between £120-£150 but far exceeded that estimate. The jersey worn in support of the Ruth Strauss Foundation, featured the official India Test crest and becаme a rare collector's item, representing a memorable moment at Lord’s. Known for his elegаnt batting and composed nature, Gill continues to be one of the most promising talents in world cricket.
“This special-edition shirt, worn in support of the Ruth Strauss Foundation, features the official India Test crest and shows visible signs of match wear, with staining and unwashed. Gill, renowned for his graceful stroke play and calm temperament, is one of the brightest talents in world cricket. The jersey is unwashed and match worn a rare collector’s item from a memorable day at the Home of Cricket," the description for Shubman Gill's jersey read.
The second-highest sales of jerseys belonged to Jasprit Bumrah аnd Ravindra Jadeja at £4,200 (around Rs 4.94 lakhs) followed by KL Rahul’s jerseys at £4,000 (around Rs 4.70 lakhs). The highest bid for a signed jersey belonged to Joe Root at £3,800 (аround Rs 4.47 lakhs) while Ben Stokes’ jersey received the second-highest bid at £3,400 (around Rs 4 lakhs). The highest price for a signed cap belonged to Root at £3,000 (around Rs 3.52 lakhs) while Rishabh Pant received the highest bid for an Indian jersey at £1,500 (around Rs 1.76 lakhs).
| Item | Type | Price (GBP) | Price (INR approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill Jersey | Unwashed Jersey | £4,600 | ₹541,000 |
| Jasprit Bumrah Jersey | Jersey | £4,200 | ₹494,000 |
| Ravindra Jadeja Jersey | Jersey | £4,200 | ₹494,000 |
| KL Rahul Jersey | Jersey | £4,000 | ₹470,000 |
| Joe Root Jersey | Signed Jersey | £3,800 | ₹447,000 |
| Ben Stokes Jersey | Signed Jersey | £3,400 | ₹400,000 |
| Joe Root Cap | Signed Cap | £3,000 | ₹352,000 |
| Rishabh Pant Cap | Signed Cap | £1,500 | ₹176,000 |
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