The crowdfunding initiative, which has already collected about $400,000, was launched last week after the UK authorities abandoned the search last week.
The young man, who has idolised Federer, handed him his first defeat in Melbourne in two years. Federer was ousted 6-7 (11-13), 7-6 (7/3), 7-5, 7-6 (7/5) at the Rod Laver Arena.
The selection committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India also announced full-strength squads for the one-day international series against Australia and New Zealand.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is on a promotional spree to promote his latest flick 'Zero' has said that if given a chance he would love to play Virat Kohli on screen.
Mathews has hit back after the announcement and has said that he could well retire from all the shorter formats if his board decides to make him the scapegoat after the entire episode.