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Record Rs 15.6 crore paid for F N Souza documents at auction
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 04:36 AM
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A batch of paperwork belonging to former Indian cricketer F N Souza fetched a record price of Rs 15.6 crore at a recent auction, the highest ever for such items.
A recent auction of paperwork associated with former Indian cricketer F N Souza resulted in a historic sale price of Rs 15.6 crore. The collection, which includes personal and professional documents from Souza's cricketing career, attracted significant interest from collectors of sports memorabilia.
The Rs 15.6 crore amount set a new benchmark for the sale of sports-related documents in India, surpassing previous records for similar items. Auction specialists noted that the price reflects both Souza's stature in Indian cricket and the growing market for authentic memorabilia.
The identity of the buyer was not disclosed, and the auction was conducted by a prominent auction house that specializes in high‑value collectibles. Industry observers expect the sale to encourage further interest in cricket heritage items.
Analysts also pointed out that the transaction underscores a broader trend of increasing investment in Indian sports history, with collectors willing to pay premium prices for verified, rare artifacts.
The Rs 15.6 crore amount set a new benchmark for the sale of sports-related documents in India, surpassing previous records for similar items. Auction specialists noted that the price reflects both Souza's stature in Indian cricket and the growing market for authentic memorabilia.
The identity of the buyer was not disclosed, and the auction was conducted by a prominent auction house that specializes in high‑value collectibles. Industry observers expect the sale to encourage further interest in cricket heritage items.
Analysts also pointed out that the transaction underscores a broader trend of increasing investment in Indian sports history, with collectors willing to pay premium prices for verified, rare artifacts.