India Cricketer Suresh Raina also come in the list of athletes, who have donated fund to against Corona virus (COVID-19)Pandemic . He has pledged 52 Lakh, 31 Lakh to the PM – CARES fund & 21 Lakh to the UP CM’s disaster Relief Fund and also urged people to do the same.
The left handed Middle –order player tweeted that “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”
At this time when the world is fighting against Corona virus (COVID-19) Pandemic to curb its spread been locked down themselves behind the doors to stay safe, Indian athletes are setting an example, as they come forward to contribute in any way they can to fight against COVID-19 Pandemic.
Earlier, on Friday cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar donated Rs 50 lakh for the same. He has donated Rs 25 lakh each to the PM’s Relief fund and the CM of Maharashtra’s fund.
World champion shuttler PV Sindhu on Thursday donated Rs 5 lakh each to the Chief Minister’s Relief Funds of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia has donated his six months’ salary to the Haryana Corona relief Fund to fight against the COVID -19, while Indian sprinter Hima Das has donated her one month’s salary to the Assam government.
The Mumbai Cricket Association and Saurashtra Cricket Association have donated Rs 50 lakh and Rs 42 lakh respectively to combat the spread of COVID-19.