English cricketer Jimmy Anderson is auctioning off memorabilia to raise funds for the battle against the coronavirus pandemic ©Getty Images

English cricketer James Anderson is auctioning memorabilia to raise funds for the battle against the coronavirus pandemic.

The-36-year-old bowler is auctioning his bat, shirt and a stump from England's Test match against South Africa in Cape Town in January. 

The five wickets Anderson took in the first innings of the match meant he had taken more five-wicket hauls than any other Englishman. 

He is also the world’s fourth-highest wicket-taker in Tests with 584 wickets. 

England went on to beat South Africa by 189 runs. 

All proceeds will go to the Go Well Fund, set up by the members of the Tailenders podcast, including Anderson. 

The fund is currently focusing on the Trussell Trust and National Emergencies Trust charities, both of which are helping the most vulnerable people in society during the pandemic.

Anderson will sign the items up for auction on request. 

Compatriot Jos Buttler has already auctioned the shirt he wore in his team's victory over New Zealand in the final of last year's Cricket World Cup.

It went for £65,100 ($81,000/€75,000), with proceeds going to the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals Charity.