Cricket has always been more than just a sport and has become an emotion that connects millions of fans. The passion is such that even the equipment once used by legendary players has become priceless for collectors and fans. Over the years, auctions have seen record-breaking bids, where memorabilia from iconic moments of the game fetched whopping amounts.
Here are the five most expensive equipment of cricketers sold at auction:
5. MS Dhoni’s 2011 World Cup bat:
Celebrated Indian skipper MS Dhoni’s iconic bat from the 2011 World Cup final earned a place in history books not just for the winning six, but also for the record price it fetched at auction. Used by Dhoni to seal India’s victory over Sri Lanka at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, the Reebok-labelled bat was sold for 100,000 Pounds (around INR 1 crore) at the ‘East Meets West’ Charity Dinner in London on July 18, 2011.
The bat was purchased by R K Global Shares & Securities Ltd, and the sale was later recognised by Guinness World Records as the most expensive cricket bat. Proceeds from the auction went to The Sakshi Foundation, which supports underprivileged children in India.
