Virat Kohli's jersey sells for a whopping Rs 40 lakh at KL Rahul auction event

In a heartwarming effort to make a difference, Indian cricket star KL Rahul and his wife, actress Athiya Shetty, hosted a special charity auction titled ‘Cricket For Charity’ on Friday in Mumbai. The event was dedicated to supporting the Vipla Foundation, an organisation focused on providing quality education to underprivileged children.

The auction featured an impressive array of cricket memorabilia from some of the sport's biggest names, and it was a huge hit. Among the standout items was Virat Kohli’s jersey, which sold for a whopping INR 40 lakhs, highlighting the tremendous impact cricket can have off the field.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma: Cricketers whose memorabilia was auctioned

The event was a major success, raising a total of INR 1.93 crores. Virat Kohli's contribution didn’t end with his jersey; his gloves were also a major highlight, fetching INR 28 lakhs. Rohit Sharma’s bat was another star attraction, selling for INR 24 lakhs.The auction also featured a historic bat from MS Dhoni, the former captain of India and Chennai Super Kings, which sold for INR 13 lakhs. Rahul Dravid’s bat was also a sought-after item, bringing in INR 11 lakhs. KL Rahul’s own jersey was sold for INR 11 lakhs as well.

KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty shared that the cause was particularly meaningful to them, as it supports the upliftment of differently-abled children. They spoke about the personal significance of the Vipla Foundation, which was founded by Rahul’s grandmother. The couple encouraged everyone to spread the word and support this important cause, making the auction not just a fundraiser but a heartfelt mission to make a real difference in children’s lives.

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