Red for Ruth Charity Auction, What is Red for Ruth?

The jersey worn by Team India captain Shubman Gill in the India vs England Lord‘s Test match was donated to Andrew Strauss’ charity organization Red for Ruth. Gill’s jersey has got a big price in the auction. This jersey had Gill’s signature. This signed jersey of Gill was sold for 4600 euros (about Rs 5.41 lakh). It was the most expensive item sold in the auction. Apart from this, this auction included Ben Stokes’ jersey and Rishabh Pant’s cap, signed pictures of players, bats and hospitality tickets and other things.

Red for Ruth Charity Auction

Shubman Gill‘s jersey was the most expensive item sold in this auction. Ben Stokes’ jersey was sold for around Rs 4 lakh, while Rishabh Pant’s cap was sold for Rs 1.76 lakh. KL Rahul’s jersey was sold for around Rs 4.70 lakh.

England veteran Joe Root’s signed jersey was sold for around Rs 4.47 lakh. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja’s jerseys were the joint second most expensive items sold in the auction. Both jerseys were sold for around Rs 4.94 lakh.

What is Red for Ruth?

Every year, one day of the Test match held at Lord’s is dedicated to former England captain Andrew Strauss’ ‘Red for Ruth’ foundation. On this day, players, commentators and spectators all wear red clothes. This initiative was started in memory of Strauss’ wife Ruth Strauss, who died of cancer.

Now this day has become a special part of the cricket calendar. Before the match between India and England, the foundation had said that in the last six years, with the love and help of fans, they have helped more than 3,500 families in difficult times.