KL Rahul raises amount for special children through auction
What's the story
Indian cricketer KL Rahul recently sparked a flurry of speculation on social media with a cryptic Instagram post that read, "I have an announcement to make, stay tuned..." This made some fans wonder if he was considering retirement from international cricket, especially after being dropped from India's T20I squad. However, the real announcement was far removed from these rumors.
Charity initiative
Rahul's announcement: A charity auction for special children
Rahul, along with his wife Athiya Shetty, had organized a charity auction aimed at improving the lives of many special children. The auction featured jerseys and cricket bats from Rahul's current and former teammates. This philanthropic event successfully raised ₹1.93 crore, dispelling any retirement rumors and highlighting Rahul's commitment to social causes.
Auction highlights
Kohli's jersey and gloves fetch highest bids
The charity auction saw Virat Kohli's jersey fetching the highest bid of Rs. 40 lakh. A pair of Kohli's gloves also attracted significant attention, selling for Rs. 28 lakh. Bats from current and former Indian captains Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, and Rahul Dravid were also part of this event, raising Rs. 24 lakh, Rs. 13 lakh, and Rs. 11 lakh respectively.
Career prospects
Rahul's future in cricket remains a topic of discussion
Despite the charity auction announcement, discussions about Rahul's future in cricket continue. His position as captain of the Indian Premier League team Lucknow Super Giants is under scrutiny. Some believe that the franchise may choose to replace Rahul in the upcoming mega auction. However, he will soon be seen competing in the Duleep Trophy as part of India 'A' Squad led by Shubman Gill.