Shane Warne to auction his Baggy Green cap for Australia bushfire relief

Spin legend Shane Warne Monday announced plans to auction the “beloved” baggy green cap he wore throughout his 145-Test cricket career to raise money for victims of bushfires raging in Australia.

The “baggy green” is awarded to Australian players when they make their debut and is worn as a badge of pride when they are on the field.

Given Warne’s exploits on the field and his high profile off it, local media predicted it could fetch up to Aus$500,000 (US$345,000).