India captain Shubman Gill’s Test jersey, worn during the prestigious Lord’s Test against England, fetched an impressive 4,600 euros (approximately Rs 5.41 lakh) at a recent charity auction, emerging as the most valuable item at the event. The Budds auction, held in support of the Ruth Strauss Foundation, featured memorabilia from several prominent cricketers, but it was Gill’s shirt that garnered the highest bid of the night.

The jersey, part of the Red for Ruth initiative, was auctioned under a special lot dedicated to the foundation established in memory of former England captain Andrew Strauss’ late wife, Ruth, who passed away from a rare form of cancer in 2018. Each year, a designated day during the Lord’s Test is turned ‘Red’ to raise awareness and funds for families affected by terminal illnesses, with players, officials, and fans donning red apparel as a tribute.

According to the auction listing, Gill’s jersey was described as 'match-worn and unwashed, showing clear signs of use'. The shirt featured the official India Test crest and was part of a special-edition kit worn to honour the occasion. The description further praised Gill’s elegance at the crease and labelled the shirt a rare collector’s item from a memorable match at the ‘Home of Cricket’.