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#4 Shane Warne’s baggy green becomes most valuable memorabilia

Warne's baggy green has become the most valuable auction piece ever surpassing Sir Don Bradman's cap.

Shane Warne's baggy green has broken all records to become the most valuable cricket memorabilia, beating the likes of MS Dhoni's bat which was used in the 2011 World Cup final and Sir Don Bradman's cap.

Warne had earlier announced that all the auction money collected from the baggy green will be donated to the victims and those affected by the bushfires in Australia.

By the time news came in, his cap had already crossed Bradman's cap price of $425,000 and Dhoni's bat price which was more than $100,000. Warne posted a photo on Instagram stating -

"Some of the images we’re seeing are absolutely horrific. The horrific bushfires in Australia have left us all in disbelief. The impact these devastating fires are having on so many people is unthinkable and has touched us all."

“Everyone is in this together and we continue to find ways to contribute and help on a daily basis. This has lead me to auction of my beloved baggy green cap (350) that I wore throughout my test career (when I wasn’t wearing my white floppy hat). I hope my baggy green can raise some significant funds to help all those people that are in desperate need.”

Full article: Shane Warne’s baggy green becomes most valuable cricket memorabilia; beats MS Dhoni's bat and Don Bradman cap