Kevin Pietersen Raises Funds for Queensland Flood Relief with eBay Auction
Cricket star Kevin Pietersen has shown his support for the Queensland flood relief operation by staging a personal auction on eBay to raise money for the victims. The auction includes a package of one of the bats he used during the Ashes success and the shirt he wore on the final day of the series in Sydney. Pietersen's initial target was to raise £10,000, but the bidding had surpassed £12,000 with nine days remaining. The tragic circumstances of the floods, including the inundation of a restaurant in Brisbane where the team ate during the first Test, motivated Pietersen to act.
Key Takeaways:
- Kevin Pietersen has organized an eBay auction to raise funds for the Queensland flood relief operation, aiming to raise £10,000.
- The auction includes a package of one of the bats he used during the Ashes success and the shirt he wore on the final day of the series in Sydney.
- The bidding had surpassed £12,000 with nine days remaining in the online auction.
- The cricket team has made a significant effort to help, with players donating part of their match fees from the Twenty20 against Australia.
- Reg Dickason, the popular security officer, and his son Sam, who are part of the team, have a personal connection to the flood-affected area.
- Cricket Australia remains committed to staging the fifth one-day international in Brisbane on January 30 as scheduled, with the aim of raising funds and boosting morale.
Statistics:
- Initial target for the eBay auction: £10,000
- Current bidding amount: £12,000
- Duration of the online auction: 9 days remaining
- Total amount raised so far: £12,000
- Number of cricket players who donated part of their match fees from the Twenty20 against Australia: (number not specified)
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