The signed batting gloves worn by Gautam Gambhir who top-scored with 97 during India's historic victory over Sri Lanka in the ICC Cricket World Cup fi

The signed batting gloves worn by Gautam Gambhir who top-scored with 97 during India's historic victory over Sri Lanka in the ICC Cricket World Cup final played at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 2nd April 2011, both signed in fine black maker pen GAUTAM GAMBHIR, the right-hand glove additionally inscribed W CUP FINAL 2011, by MRF in white, black & silver leather and with the leather colouring of each index finger conforming to the Indian national flag An outstanding lot and the only equipment on offer this evening match-used in the actual 2011 Cricket World Cup final itself. The gloves have been personally donated by Mr Gambhir for the auction and are accompanied with a signed letter of authenticity from ''Gauti''. An iron-willed innings of 97 by Gautam Gambhir together with the proverbial captain's innings of 91 from M S Dhoni were the cornerstones of the highest successful run chase in Cricket World Cup finals history; India surpassing Sri Lanka's formidable target of 274 with ten balls and six wickets to spare. At 31-2, the tension in the home crowd was palpable, until Gambhir and Virat Kohli steadied the ship with a third wicket stand of 83 that laid the foundation for India's final push for glory. As one commentator asserted: ''Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli epitomise a generation of Indian cricketers who do not easily accept defeat.'' After Kohli's departure the indomitable Gambhir then shared a partnership of 109 with his skipper M S Dhoni, before disappointingly falling three short of his century, leaving Yuvraj Singh to be at the crease with the captain as victory was achieved. Gautam Gambhir was the sixth highest scorer in the tournament with 393 runs. QUOTE UNQUOTE ''I feel I can smash the wall with my head'' Gautam Gambhir answering the post-World Cup final interviewer's ubiquitous question, how does it feel?