COVID-19 crisis: Jaydev Unadkat, Nicholas Pooran donate part of IPL salary to help provide essential resources

With the second wave of COVID-19 rampant in the country, Rajasthan Royals (RR) bowler Jaydev Unadkat has decided to donate 10 percent of his Indian Premier League (IPL) salary towards providing essential medical resources for those affected by the coronavirus.

Unadkat on Friday shared a video on Twitter and informed about his decision of donating a portion of his IPL salary to help India fight the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

"I am contributing 10% of my IPL salary towards providing essential medical resources for those in need. My family will make sure it reaches the right places. Jai Hind!" Unadkat tweeted.

Unadkat, who is currently playing for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2021, also urged people to get vaccinated as soon as possible and made an appeal to come forward and help everyone in these testing times.

"Our country is going through a lot of distress and for that matter, I know how privilege we are in this position to play cricket. I also know how painful a personal loss can be and worrying it can be to witness your close ones fighting for their lives," Unadkat said in the video.

I am contributing 10% of my IPL salary towards providing essential medical resources for those in need. My family will make sure it reaches the right places. Jai Hind! pic.twitter.com/XvAOayUEcd

— Jaydev Unadkat (@JUnadkat) April 30, 2021

"I am not saying that it is right or wrong to play cricketer at this moment. But honestly, it is difficult to stay away from family in this situation. We should help each other in whatever way we can, I am contributing my part as well. Please get vaccinated whenever you can. Take care and stay safe everyone," he added.

Earlier in the day, Punjab Kings batsman Nicholas Pooran has decided to donate a portion of his IPL salary to help people in India fight the pandemic.

Although many other countries are still being affected by the pandemic, the situation in India right now is particularly severe. I will do my part to bring awareness and financial assistance to this dire situation.#PrayForIndia pic.twitter.com/xAnXrwMVTu

— nicholas pooran #29 (@nicholas_47) April 30, 2021

Punjab Kings took to Twitter to announce that they have pledged funds towards providing oxygen concentrators across the country. 

"To help the fight against #COVID19 in India, #PBKS has pledged to provide oxygen concentrators with the help of @roundtableindia! We also request everyone to join in and help in whatever way possible because together, we can! #SaddaPunjab #Unite2FightCorona".

To help the fight against #COVID19 in India, #PBKS has pledged to provide oxygen concentrators with the help of @roundtableindia! We also request everyone to join in and help in whatever way possible because together, we can! #SaddaPunjab #Unite2FightCorona pic.twitter.com/sZs5B1NDij

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 30, 2021

The Australian Cricket Media Association too came forward to help the country fight the pandemic. They have made a donation of $4,200 to help India battle it out against coronavirus.

Taking to Twitter, journalist Ben Horne wrote: "The Australian cricket media has a special affection for India and its great people who are suffering deeply at this time. The Australian Cricket Media Association has made a small donation of $4200 to the Give Foundation https://covid.giveindia.org Please support in any way you can."