Punjab Kings batsman Nicholas Pooran has change into the newest amongst his friends to pitch in in direction of India’s battle in opposition to COVID-19 after he vowed to donate half of his IPL wage.
The 25-year-old West Indies cricketer posted a video on his social media making his declaration and likewise urged his followers to do no matter they’ll as effectively.
‘Although many other countries are still being affected by the pandemic, the situation in India right now is particularly severe. I will do my part to bring awareness and financial assistance to this dire situation,’ he captioned the video, which shortly went viral in reward of his help.
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“To all my fans and supporters around the world and back home, I realize I am in a safe and privileged position here in India at the IPL.
“But it’s also heartbreaking to be so close to such tragedy that’s unfolding around us. For a country that has shown us so much love and support over the years, all I can do is join hands with my fellow players to help bring some awareness to this situation in India
“The healthcare system is overwhelmed right now. The people can’t get the attention they need because of the lack of oxygen supplies, I can’t comprehend to start.
“If you can get vaccinated please do, I will also do my part which is continue to pray for India but not only that, I would also like to donate a portion of my IPL salary towards this crisis,” he stated, within the one-minute video.
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Although many different nations are nonetheless being affected by the pandemic, the state of affairs in India proper now could be notably extreme. I’ll do my half to deliver consciousness and monetary help to this dire state of affairs.#PrayForIndia pic.twitter.com/xAnXrwMVTu
— nicholas pooran #29 (@nicholas_47) April 30, 2021
Pooran’s video was quickly adopted by his franchise, Punjab Kings, pledging to do the identical and supply oxygen concentrators to these affected by the virus.
Other groups, akin to Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals have each vowed to donate Rs 7.5 crore and Rs 1.50 crore every respectively in direction of coronavirus aid.
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