Published 19:02 IST, March 27th 2020

Harbhajan Singh to support 3.5 lakh underprivileged children and medical staff

Veteran Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has partnered with an NGO for a campaign that will help children and healthcare workers fight against coronavirus.

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ongoing coronavirus outbreak has halted all cricketing activities across world. Even upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL 2020) season has been delayed by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) courtesy of forced India lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic. During such a crisis, veteran Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has joined hands, figuratively that is, with Child Rights and You (CRY), a popular n-governmental Indian-based organisation to help underprivileged kids and healthcare workers across nation.

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Harbhajan Singh donation: Cricketer helps in coronavirus fight amidst India lockdown

Harbhajan Singh recently took to Twitter and confirmed his partnership with CRY. In his tweet, he wrote that he along with CRY will be helping around 3.5 lakh underprivileged children. ble campaign is also directed to help many healthcare workers who are continuously working hard in spite of a coronavirus India lockdown. Harbhajan Singh also urged his followers to make any kind of donation for such an urgent cause.

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Before anuncement of coronavirus lockdown, Harbhajan Singh was expected to feature for Chennai Super Kings in opening match of upcoming IPL 2020 season. opening match was scheduled to be played against Mumbai Indians on March 29. During IPL 2020 trading window, 103-Test veteran was retained by franchise for ₹2 crore. He was one of 19 cricketers retained by runners-up of previous edition. However, fans of cricketer will have to wait to see him in action as tournament is likely to face furr delays going ahead.

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19:02 IST, March 27th 2020