Published 11:19 IST, May 28th 2021
Mithali Raj donation for corona revealed, netizens impressed with Indian cricket legend
Ahead of the all-important England tour, Mithali Raj received immense appreciation for her noble gesture amind the ongoing health crisis in India.
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Mithali Raj is often considered one of most celebrated names of Indian women's cricket team by many fans. seasoned campaigner has featured in a number of high-profile matches for national side and her contribution to Indian cricket is deemed unparalleled by many cricket experts. She will next be seen in action in England, where she will le ODI and Test squ. Ahe of crucial matches, star cricketer has come into limelight for her heart-winning off field gesture. Here we look at more details regarding Mithali Raj donation for corona.
Mithali Raj donation for corona
A number of cricketing stars have come forward to extend ir support through different means to help India cope with ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Indian women's cricket team captain in ODIs and Tests, Mithali Raj has also been striving to ensure people in need get food amid dire circumstances. cricketer took to her Twitter account, to share pictures in which her far can be seen distributing food grains along with a small amount for sustenance to auto drivers.
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Mithali Raj mentioned how she h started initiative last year to do her bit. Moreover, she pointed out that he far has taken responsibility of noble work in her absence. Apart from Mithali Raj, several or notable names from Indian cricket like Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan have me significant contributions during testing times.
Cricketers donation for Covid-19
Rohit Sharma Covid-19 donation stands at INR 80 lakh with INR 45 lakh to PM CARES Fund, INR 25 lakh to Maharashtra’s CM Relief Fund, INR 5 lakh to Feeding India and INR 5 lakh for welfare of street dogs. Virat Kohli along with his wife Anushka Sharma donated INR 2 crore while starting a fundraiser of INR 7 crore. cricketers donation for Covid-19 also include players like Sheldon Jackson, Nicholas Pooran and Jaydev Unkat donating part of ir IPL salaries to fight ongoing crisis. While Shikhar Dhawan has donated INR 20 lakh and all his man of match prize money, SRH player Shreevats Goswami has also donated INR 90,000.
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India Women vs England Women
women's team will face England in a one-off Test, starting June 16. Both teams will n lock horns for a three-match ODI and T20I series. ODI series will begin on June 27, a week after conclusion of Test match. 50-over cricket between two sides will be played at Bristol, Taunton and Worcester. T20I series between England Women and Indian Women will begin on July 9 in Northampton and final match will be played at Chelmsford on July 14.
Image source: BCCI Women Twitter
11:19 IST, May 28th 2021