Shane Warne's bushfire fundraising auction raises over $500,000

Bids for legendary cricketer Shane Warne's baggy green cap have passed $500,000 after he put it under the hammer to raise funds for Australia bushfires victims.

With sporting stars across multiple codes initiating various efforts to raise money for the thousands affected by the fires devastating parts of Australia, Warne put his sacred baggy green cap up for auction, with cricket fans quick to try and snap up a piece of history.

Listed for sale on Australian site Pickles Auctions, the top bid exceeds A$520,000, with all funds to be donated to those affected by the bushfires.

[Source: TVNZ]