Pooran, PBKS donate to help India fight Covid-19
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West Indies and Punjab Kings wicket-keeper batsman Nicholas Pooran will contribute a portion of his IPL salary to support the Indian people as the world faces a serious second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pooran announced it on Twitter. "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. #PrayForIndia,"
Punjab Kings also announce on Twitter that they have pledged funds towards providing oxygen concentrators across the country.
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"To help the fight against #COVID19 in India, #PBKS has pledged to provide oxygen concentrators with the help of @roundtableindia! We also request everyone to join in and help in whatever way possible because together, we can,”
IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals also contributed INR 7.5 crores (over $1mn) towards Covid Relief to help the people in India impacted by the surge of Covid-19 virus.
India's cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar donated Rs one crore to procure oxygen concentrators for COVID-19 patients in the country.
