Top 10 Indian cricket players who donated for COVID 19
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Covid19 has totally shocked the world. The second wave of the pandemic is turning to be a rigorous one. Daily more than thousands of people are dying. Due to the pandemic spread, India is the most affected country. In a recent report, it is stated that more than 2.6 million current cases have come up in India, along with 2 lakhs of deaths. Daily the death report graph is increasing. In this article we will be discussing about the top 10 Indian cricket players who donated for COVID 19.
Due to the covid-19 pandemic second wave again, the government has locked down the country to control the immense spread of this virus. Due to the Covid-19 scenario, the games that occur to represent India in the International Sports Platform have also been postponed.
The second wave of the covid-19 pandemic also made the IPL (Indian Premium League) a solid position. Due to this situation, many Indian cricketers have undoubtedly come forward and helped several people by donating some amount. Along with the cricketers, many organizations also came forward and donated. In this article we have tried to provide you the names of top 10 Indian cricket players who donated for COVID 19.
The covid-19 pandemic has emerged as a new form affecting the overall country economically, mentally, and by several other means. Many Celebes contributed to this journey to help the country. In this article, we will see which cricketers were the active helpers in the bad times.
List of Top 10 Indian cricket players who donated for COVID 19:
Several Indian cricketers have contributed different varieties of the amount to help the condition of India. There are no places in the hospital, where there is no oxygen available, only the burning of bodies. This person’s donation has somehow helped many lives. They are the superheroes who have helped in the battle of the country with the Virus.
- Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar also known as the master blaster of the Indian Cricket Team, denoted rupees 25 Lakhs to the Prime Ministers Relief Fund, including the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. He provided the same amount to each fund and also requested people to take this matter seriously and maintain the Social-Distancing.
He posted a video on Twitter and gives a message “We all are responsible for ensuring that those who have tested positive for #COVID19 receive all our love and care & don’t feel any stigma. We must all practice #SocialDistancing but we shouldn’t isolate them from our society! We can win this war only by supporting each other.”
- Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan is a left-handed opening batsman and also performs right-arm break bowling for India. Mr Dhawan donated an amount of 20 Lakhs to the Mission Oxygen. While making the contribution, he also said that he would donate more with whatever he has earned from the awards, accolades, including the post-matched achievements. Furthermore, he decided to donate to the fans who were always there for him and supported him entirely. This contribution is for the society, of the society, and by the society.
He further tweeted:
- Pandya Brothers
Kunal Pandya and Hardik Pandya have other 7 siblings who are also members of Indian Cricket Tem. This family supported the Covid-19 worst situation by giving their best. The Pandya brothers have donated 200 Oxygen Ventilators to the rural areas of India. This was the decision of the whole family to help the persons and the areas that were severally.
The donation of Oxygen really helped in the severe shortage, and they provided it to those who asked in a great and effective manner and are still working to handle the scenario.
- Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is an Indian Cricketer and current Indian Captain. He along with his wife Anusha Sharma, Actress, donated an amount that they have not revealed in the social media platform to the PM Cares Fund and Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
They tweeted:
- Pathan Brothers
This is one of the leading cricketer academies in Patna, India. The father of the Pathan Brothers set up this academy for the practice of players. Mammod Khan, the father of the Pathan brothers, has donated free food to the individuals affected by the Covid-19. Mammod khan also set up the possible free food delivery system to fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to this situation, many people face a shortage of food, which is a great step he took for India. Irfan Pathan also tweeted this on Twitter to make it spread vastly.
- Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir is the ex-Indian Cricketer. Currently, the Politician of BJP has donated rupees 1 crore to his MP LAD (Local Area Development) Fund in the Delhi Government and gave an additional 1 crore and one month’s salary to the Central Relief Fund. Furthermore, he decided to give 2 years salary to the PM Cares Fund.
He tweeted
- Jaydev Unadkat
Jaydev Unadkat is a Rajasthan Royal player. He donated 10% of his IPL salary to the Covid-19 funds. On the Twitter platform, he also made a video saying,” I am contributing 10% of my IPL salary towards providing essential medical resources for those in need. My family will make sure it reaches the right places. Jai Hind!”
Jaydev Unadkat further denoted 4000 masks to the Indian Government and the health departments as the local administration was facing a shortage of masks. He also requested the public to come forward and help with whatever is possible.
He tweeted
- Ajinkya Rahene
He is the Indian Cricketer and is currently the Indian Cricket Team’s Vice-Captain in Test Cricket Series.
On the 1st of May, Ajinkya Rehane donated to the NGO named ‘Mission Vayu’ with 30 Oxygen Cylinder. The organization was working day and night for the Covid patients, and they received it successfully forms Ajinkya Rahane. The NGO further successfully distributed the Oxygen cylinders to the needy of the Maharashtra Region.
The NGO tweeted giving a reply to Ajinka Rahene “Thank you so much Ajinkya Rahane @ajinkyarahane88 for your additional contribution of 30 Oxygen Concentrators to #MissionVayu. We will send these to the most affected districts of Maharashtra.”
Furthermore, he donated worth rupees 10 lakh to the Maharashtra Government and further requested everyone to stay home and stay safe.
“This is just my tiny bit and a drop in the ocean. We will do best to support you in this difficult time. Meanwhile, stay home stay safe.”
- Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly was a well-known star player of Kolkata, also known as the Prince of Kolkata or “DADA”, who donated an amount of 50 Lakhs in the fight against Covid -19. Ganguly is currently the president of BCCI and also decided to donate the rice that is not receiving sufficient or any food for the Covid-19 pandemic situation. Ganguly (Dada) is performing this with the collaboration of the Rice brand Lal Baba.
Sourav Ganguly was once the administrator commentator of the Indian Cricket team. He was also the captain of the former national cricket team.
- Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina is a left-handed middle-order international batsman who plays for India. He also plays as an offs-spring bowler and is considered the best fielder in the Cricket World.
Suresh Raina donated an amount worth Rs 52 Lakh to the Fund named PM-Care Fund. Not only had this, he also contributed worth 21 Lakh to the UP CM’S Disaster Relief Fund.
He tweeted on Twitter saying that
Apart from them, several Indian Women Cricketers also joined the battle. They are:
- Mithali Raj Donated Rupees 10 Lakhs
- Poonam Yadav Donated Rupees 2 Lakhs
- Deepti Sharma Donated Rupees 1.5 Lakh
- Richa Ghosh Donated Rupees 1 Lakh
- Laxmi Ratan Shukla Donated 3 months of her salary.
Conclusion
So, it was our list of Top 10 Indian cricket players who donated for COVID 19. Almost everyone has come forward in the battle against Covid-19 and did their best. Therefore, it is your duty to follow some basic things with proper care. You should maintain social distancing, and should carry sanitizers and masks, should avoid gathering, and help India to bloom once again.
