List of Indian Cricketers who have made donations in the fight against Coronavirus
Published on: Mar 30, 2020 2:13 am IST|Updated on: Mar 31, 2020 10:55 am IST
Coronavirus has adversely struck a World, and the effects of the pandemic have hit the nations hard. Many governments and people were found unprepared against the rampant disease, and many healthcare systems have shattered. However, economic setbacks are much deeper, and it has affected many people with limited resources. However, people from different sectors have come ahead to tackle the situation, and the Indian cricketers haven’t lagged. Various Indian cricketers such as Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, and MS Dhoni have come forward to assist the government in tackling the situation.
Indian cricketers open their purses:
Three veterans captains of Indian have once again emerged as the leaders in terms of assisting the government with the relief funds. Sourav Ganguly, fondly knows as ‘Dada,’ was the first one to come out to in assistance of the government. He announced that he would donate 50 Lakhs worth of rice to the administration. His compatriot Sachin Tendulkar followed his captain to perfection. The ‘Little Master’ donated 25 Lakhs each to the Prime Minister and Chief Minister Relief fund. Mahendra Singh Dhoni also donated 1 Lakh INR to an NGO working in Pune for Covid-19 relief.
Sourav Ganguly donates rice worth Rs 50 Lakhs amid 21-day COVID-19 lockdown
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— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) March 26, 2020
Sachin Tendulkar @sachin_rt sets the ball rolling, donates Rs 50 Lakh for #COVID2019 Relief funds. 25 Lakh each for PM and Maharashtra CM Relief funds ???
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) March 27, 2020
It’s time we all do our bit to help defeat #COVID19. I’m pledging ₹52 lakh for the fight against #Corona (₹31 lakh to the PM-CARES Fund & ₹21 lakh to the UP CM’s Disaster Relief Fund). Please do your bit too. Jai Hind!#StayHomeIndia @narendramodi @PMOIndia @myogiadityanath
— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) March 28, 2020
Anushka and I are pledging our support towards PM-CARES Fund & the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (Maharashtra). Our hearts are breaking looking at the suffering of so many & we hope our contribution, in some way, helps easing the pain of our fellow citizens #IndiaFightsCorona
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 30, 2020
We need our country back on feet & the onus is on us. I’ve done my bit to donate 45lakhs to #PMCaresFunds, 25lakhs to #CMReliefFund Maharashtra, 5lakhs to @FeedingIndia and 5lakhs to #WelfareOfStrayDogs.Let’s get behind our leaders and support them @narendramodi @CMOMaharashtra
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) March 31, 2020
Gautam Gambhir, the former KKR skipper and current MP from Delhi, did not lag either. He donated 50 Lakhs for the Covid-19 relief fund from his Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme. Pathan brothers known for their all-rounding abilities provided the needy with 4000 face Masks, which are much needed for the fight against Corona.
Another ex-KKR captain Sourav Ganguly also extended his support in the form of BCCI’s support. He warned the nation and asked them to stand together in this moment of struggle.
Yusuf Pathan and Irfan Pathan have donated 4000 masks for Baroda people due to Corona Virus. Well done, Pathan Brothers.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 24, 2020
The Cricket Associations also come to the forefront:
The Cricket Associations also came to the fore to tackle the intimidating situation. The Cricket Association of Bengal was the first association to come forward when they donated 25 Lakhs to the authorities to combat Covid-19. Avishek Dalmiya, the president association, also ahead and donated five lakhs of his capital to the relief funds.
Glad @CabCricket has donated 25 lacs for Corona relief and President Avishek Dalmiya has donated an additional 5 lacs in his personal capacity. Every contribution will make a difference.
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) March 25, 2020
Saurashtra Cricket Board also donated 21 lakh INR each to the PM and CM relief funds. Sourav Ganguly, the BCCI president, is geared for the battle. Earlier, he also offered the government to use the dormitories and rooms of Eden Gardens as isolation centers.