Among the cricketers, besides Border, who has helped deliver the powerful message are Pat Cummins, Brett Lee, Alex Blackwell, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Mike Hussey, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy, Meg Lanning, and Rachael Haynes.
A powerful message from the Australian Cricket Family.
Together with the @ACA_Players, we have partnered with @unicefaustralia to support our friends in India. Donate: https://t.co/7eBrDpCvJE pic.twitter.com/jF2gS0QuZl
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) May 12, 2021
"India is recording four new Covid cases every second. There's not enough oxygen to go around. These are the most deadly days of the pandemic so far. Coronavirus is devastating communities across the country. The situation is heartbreaking," said the 13 cricketers, in an effort to draw global attention to the crisis.
"In times of crisis, we come together. We're throwing our support behind UNICEF's India Crisis Appeal. Their [UNICEF] teams are on the ground right now delivering emergency supplies to the vulnerable."
The message added: "No one can do everything, but everyone can do something. Join us by clicking the link below because right now India needs us. Help send life-saving supplies to families in India, donate now to unicef.org.au."
