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Australian Test star Pat Cummins has donated $50,000 towards buying more oxygen supplies for India’s under-pressure hospitals and appears set to continue playing in the IPL.
Cummins, 27, pledged the money to the PM Cares Fund and urged other Indian Premier League players to join him in helping the coronavirus-ravaged country deal with the pandemic.
Pat Cummins celebrates taking the wicket of India’s Cheteshwar Pujara at the Gabba during the summer’s Test series.CREDIT:AP
The Kolkata Knight Riders pace ace announced his decision on Twitter on Monday night.
“India is a country I’ve come to love dearly over the years and the people here are some of the warmest and kindest I’ve ever met,” he posted.
“To know so many are suffering so much at this time saddens me greatly.
“There has been quite a bit of discussion over here as to whether it is appropriate for the IPL to continue while Covid-19 infection rates remain high. I’m advised that the Indian government is of the view that playing the IPL while the population is in lockdown provides a few hours of joy and respite each day at an otherwise difficult time for the country.
“As players, we are privileged to have a platform that allows us to reach millions of people that we can use for good. With that in mind, I have made a contribution to the ‘PM Cares Fund’, specifically to purchase oxygen supplies for India’s hospitals.
“I encourage my fellow IPL players - and anyone around else the world who has been touched by India’s passion and generosity - to contribute. I will kick it off with $50,000.
“At times like this it is easy to feel helpless. I’ve certainly felt that of late. But I hope by making this public appeal we can all channel our emotions into action that will bring light into people’s lives.
“I know my donation isn’t much in the grand scheme of things, but I hope it will make a difference to someone.”
Australian white-ball stars Adam Zampa and Kane Richardson on Monday joined fellow bowler Andrew Tye in leaving the IPL to return home.
Cricket Australia remains hopeful it will not need to facilitate a charter flight out of India in the coming weeks despite a looming government ban on incoming travel from the COVID-19 stricken nation.
Well-placed sources indicated most Australian players and staff involved in the IPL were planning to stay the course, feeling safe in their biosecure bubble.
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And Indian's claim they are a rich country.
Cummins, 27, pledged the money to the PM Cares Fund and urged other Indian Premier League players to join him in helping the coronavirus-ravaged country deal with the pandemic.
Pat Cummins celebrates taking the wicket of India’s Cheteshwar Pujara at the Gabba during the summer’s Test series.CREDIT:AP
The Kolkata Knight Riders pace ace announced his decision on Twitter on Monday night.
“India is a country I’ve come to love dearly over the years and the people here are some of the warmest and kindest I’ve ever met,” he posted.
“To know so many are suffering so much at this time saddens me greatly.
“There has been quite a bit of discussion over here as to whether it is appropriate for the IPL to continue while Covid-19 infection rates remain high. I’m advised that the Indian government is of the view that playing the IPL while the population is in lockdown provides a few hours of joy and respite each day at an otherwise difficult time for the country.
“As players, we are privileged to have a platform that allows us to reach millions of people that we can use for good. With that in mind, I have made a contribution to the ‘PM Cares Fund’, specifically to purchase oxygen supplies for India’s hospitals.
“I encourage my fellow IPL players - and anyone around else the world who has been touched by India’s passion and generosity - to contribute. I will kick it off with $50,000.
“At times like this it is easy to feel helpless. I’ve certainly felt that of late. But I hope by making this public appeal we can all channel our emotions into action that will bring light into people’s lives.
“I know my donation isn’t much in the grand scheme of things, but I hope it will make a difference to someone.”
Australian white-ball stars Adam Zampa and Kane Richardson on Monday joined fellow bowler Andrew Tye in leaving the IPL to return home.
Cricket Australia remains hopeful it will not need to facilitate a charter flight out of India in the coming weeks despite a looming government ban on incoming travel from the COVID-19 stricken nation.
Well-placed sources indicated most Australian players and staff involved in the IPL were planning to stay the course, feeling safe in their biosecure bubble.
‘I hope it will make a difference’: Cummins donates $50,000 to India’s fight against pandemic
The Australian pace ace urged other IPL players to join him in helping India deal with its growing COVID-19 crisis.
And Indian's claim they are a rich country.
