Cricket for a Cause auction: All you need to know
What's the story
The "Cricket for a Cause" auction event is set to be held on August 23. The event is set to benefit the Vipla Foundation.
Indian cricket icons, including MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul have donated valuable memorabilia to
This initiative was organized by Rahul and his actor wife Athiya Shetty.
It provides fans an opportunity to own a piece of cricket history while making a significant difference in underprivileged communities across India.
Here's more.
Foundation's mission
Vipla Foundation: A beacon of hope for underprivileged communities
The Vipla Foundation, with a 36-year history of empowering women and children, runs a special school for hearing-impaired and intellectually disabled students.
The aim of the auction is to support this institution by providing quality education to special children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Mana Shetty, Trustee of the Vipla Foundation, highlighted the significance of this event in a statement to India Today.
Auction details
Bats, jersey and gloves part of the auction
The "Cricket for a Cause" auction is scheduled to take place online via Pundole on August 23, at 6:30pm IST.
The event will showcase 27 unique items donated by cricket legends.
Among the prized possessions are Dhoni's signed cricket bat from IPL 2024, Kohli's signed Team India jersey and batting gloves from the ICC World Cup 2019, and Rohit's signed bat from the ICC World Cup 2023.
Memorabilia significance
Cricket memorabilia with a story to tell
Rohit's bat is particularly significant as it symbolizes his record-breaking performance and India's unbeaten streak to the finals.
Rahul has also contributed his signed bat and gloves from the same tournament, used in his match-winning knock against Australia.
These items not only represent cricket history but also serve as symbols of passion, hard work, and triumph in the sport.