Azhar Ali raises over Rs2 million for Covid-19 relief fund from auction

• “I put two of my closest belongings on auction with base price of 1 million PKR each to support people suffering due to ongoing crisis,” says Azhar Ali.

Pakistan Test Captain Azhar Ali has raised Rs2.2 million for coronavirus victims by auctioning his cricket memorabilia.

Last week, the 35-year-old announced he was putting the bat, that he used during his unbeaten 302 against West Indies, and the jersey he wore during Pakistan’s 180-run victory over India in 2017 Champions Trophy final.

I put 2 of my closest belongings on auction with base price of 1 million PKR each to support People suffering due to ongoing crisis. Auction starts now & will close on 11:59PM 05May20. To place bid, text/whatsapp on +923228485173, or msg on my twitter. pic.twitter.com/7BJviamP88

— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) April 28, 2020

“I put two of my closest belongings on auction with base price of 1 million PKR each to support people suffering due to ongoing crisis. Auction starts now and will close on 11:59 PM 05 May, 2020,” Ali said in a video message on Twitter.

“The shirt is from 2017 Champions Trophy which we won, it has the signature of all the players which were present in the squad,” Ali added. “Both these things are close to my heart but if it can be used in the difficult times for the benefit of the people I will more than happy.”

Mr. Kash Villani, who is a Pakistani based in California, came up with the highest bid of Rs.1.1 million for the shirt before the conclusion of the auction.

Another Pakistan national, living in New Jersey, United States of America (USA), Mr Jamal Khan also donated Rs. 100,000 towards the aforementioned cause.

Meanwhile, the Blades of Glory Cricket Museum based in Pune, India, came up with the winning offer of Rs.1 million for the bat, taking the total funds raised to Rs.2.2 million.

The Pakistani cricketer was grateful to everyone who contributed generously and supported him in this noble cause.

I would like 2 announce the winners of auction @BladesOf_Glory got the bat for 1 million and Mr Kash Villani from California got the CT shirt for 1.1 million congrats and thank u 4 your support.Also like to thank Mr Jamal khan from new jursey who donated 10% of the highest bid.

— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) May 6, 2020

“I would like to announce the winners of auction Blades Of Glory, who got the bat for 1 million and Mr Kash Villani from California got the CT shirt for 1.1 million. Congrats and thank you for your support. Also like to thank Mr Jamal khan from New Jersey who donated 10% of the highest bid,” he tweeted.