India women’s ODI captain and veteran cricketer Mithali Raj has come forward in the current crisis. In the fight against coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Mithali has decided to donate Rs 5 lakh to the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM-CARES) Fund and 5 lakh to the Telangana Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
“All of us need to join hands in this fight against the deadly coronavirus. I pledge to contribute my little bit – Rs. 5 lakh to The PM – CARES Fund and Rs 5 lakh to the Telangana Chief Minister’s Relief Fund,” tweeted Mithali.
All of us need to join hands in this fight against the deadly coronavirus. I pledge to contribute my little bit – Rs. 5 lakh to The PM – CARES Fund and Rs 5 lakh to the Telangana Chief Minister’s Relief Fund . Ji
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03)
So far, many former and current Indian cricketers like Gautam Gambhir, Sachin Tendulkar, Suresh Raina, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli, Richa Ghosh have helped government agencies in their fight against Covid-19. Also, Pathan brothers – Irfan and Yusuf – have given 5,000 free masks to the needy people in Baroda.
M𒀰eanwhile, the number of coronavirus infected patients is increasing day by day in the country. An♍d to counter this situation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to lockdown the entire country till April 14.