Sydney: Spin legend Shane Warne has put up his "beloved" baggy green cap he wore during 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.

Warne, who took 708 Test wickets in a career which started in 1991-92 and ended in 2006-07, said he wanted to help those who have suffered in the catastrophic fires that have devastated parts of the country. "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," he said on Instagram. "Everyone is in this together and we continue to find ways to contribute and help on a daily basis." He said that is why he decided to auction off his "beloved green cap."