Even though world sports has taken a huge blow due to the novel Coronavirus pandemic, which has effectively caused the cancellation and postponement of many tournaments, leagues and fixtures all over the globe, many sportspersons, athletes and clubs have done their part in donating funds towards the battle against the virus outbreak. In India, the Indian Premier League franchise SunRisers Hyderabad has decided to pledge Rs. 10 Crores in the fight against the pandemic, which has put the whole country under lock down.
The official confirmation of the big news came from the club’s Twitter handle yesterday, where it was announced that Sun TV Group, the franchise owners have gone ahead to aid Rs. 10 Crore towards several relief funds in the country.
“Sun TV Group (SunRisers Hyderabad) is donating Rs.10 Crores towards Corona Covid-19 relief measures. #COVID19 #CoronaUpdate” the tweet read.
Sun TV Group (SunRisers Hyderabad) is donating Rs.10 Crores towards Corona Covid-19 relief measures. #COVID19 #CoronaUpdate
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 9, 2020
The post has 9.9k likes and 1.3k retweets, as fans gathered in the comments to thank the franchise for their initiative.
The club captain David Warner showed his appreciation towards the noble gesture, as he retweeted soon after: “How good is this well done Sun TV Group @SunRisers”
How good is this well done Sun TV Group @SunRisers https://t.co/bToZNyQNdx
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) April 9, 2020
Founded in 2012, SRH is owned by Kalanithi Maran, founder of the Sun Group. They were formed after the previous Hyderabad based IPL franchise Deccan Chargers were defunct, and lifted the trophy in the 2016 season.
Previously, fellow IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab made their donations towards the PM CARES fund, however the amount was undisclosed.
Acknowledging the Hon'ble Prime Minister’s call, Kings XI Punjab has pledged its contribution to the #PMCARES fund in this fight against #COVID19. #SaddeFans, play your part and support this initiative! 😊#SaddaPunjab pic.twitter.com/Bu82F7P9yz
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) March 31, 2020
Kolkata Knight Riders also teamed up with Meer Foundation to contribute to the fund and also decided to donate protective equipment to the healthcare workers in West Bengal.
IPL 2020, the thirteenth edition of the cash rich league, was previously scheduled to start on 29th March. After Prime Minister Nadrendra Modi announced a 21-day lock down on 24th March, the tournament was shifted be kicked off on 15th April.
However, PM has recently hinted at a further extension of the lock down, which might see this year’s IPL season pushed back further.
There has been 6,412 confirmed Coronavirus cases in India, and the death roll has risen to 199.
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