KL Rahul and his wife Athiya Shetty had hosted a 'Cricket for Charity' auction to raise funds in support of the Vipla Foundation, providing quality education to underprivileged children. The auction is slated for August 23, featuring memorabilia by the greatest stars in cricket. He shared a video on social media with his wife, announcing the charity auction and why it held a personal touch. His grandmother founded the Vipla Foundation, and he urged fans to help spread the word. Join Athiya Shetty and me for “Cricket for a Cause:To benefit Vipla Foundation”. Bid on memorabilia from legendary cricketers and support hearing-impaired and intellectually disabled children. Register for the auction at https://t.co/7l3SvZREmI. Let's make a difference together! pic.twitter.com/NOfSTye4ts — K L Rahul (@klrahul) August 3, 2024 The auction proved to be a great success in general, as it fetched INR 1.93 crores. At auction, Virat Kohli's jersey was sold for a whopping amount of INR 40 lakhs. Even Kohli's batting gloves fetched significant bidding, which sold for a price of INR 28 lakhs. Rohit Sharma's bat was another such key item, which fetched a price of INR 24 lakhs. Full details about the auction conducted by KL Rahul & Athiya Shetty for needy children 🫡- 1.93 crore were raised from auction...!!!! pic.twitter.com/r7UYKqgwcD — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 23, 2024 MS Dhoni donated his bat, which fetched INR 13 lakhs. The bat of Rahul Dravid was sold for INR 11 lakhs. It evoked tremendous response and showcased the welfare mentality of the cricket fraternity, stressing the high impact of Vipla Foundation's mission. Also Read | A Look at Shikhar Dhawan's Cricket Journey, Facts & Achievements