Jos Buttler raises ₹60.86 lakh for UK hospital from auctioning World Cup winning jersey

coronavirus pandemic has had its tentacles spread around world and a majority of global cricketing fraternity have stepped up to help those in need. While many cricketers have made massive donations, English wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler has given up on one of his most prized possessions so that he can assist a hospital in England for procuring essential equipment during UK lockdown. Jos Buttler's 2019 World Cup-winning jersey was sold on Tuesday for a massive £65,100 (₹60.86 lakh).

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Jos Buttler auctions jersey: Jos Buttler makes massive sacrifice towards combatting Coronavirus

jersey is special for many England fans as Buttler's diving run-out was pivotal in making England win its first World Cup after match couldn't be decided even by Super Over, let alone a tie. On Tuesday, bid for shirt lay at £65,800 but a few cancelled bids later, final selling price of jersey was £65,100 (₹60.86 lakh).

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Jos Buttler auctions jersey: Essential equipment to help Coronavirus patients

According to a report in Sun, idea to auction off his jersey came to Jos Buttler when he came to kw about troubles being faced by Royal Brompton Hospital where a relative works. hospital needed to raise £100,000 (₹93.49 lakh) to buy an ECMO machine that could t only help coronavirus patients but or patients with heart and lung ailments too. Buttler and a few or English players had also contributed to hospital to help its overworked staff get essential supplies like snacks and toiletries during UK lockdown.

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Jos Buttler auctions jersey: Players make contributions to ECB

Buttler was also among top contributors of £500,000 (₹4.67 crore) that centrally-contracted England players like Ben Stokes gave to ECB and or good causes. This money is intended to help ECB sustain its operations and be able to support cricket on smaller levels. Buttler is scheduled to play for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2020.

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