Following Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fast bowler Pat Cummins's gesture to donate US $50,000 to the PM Cares fund to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, Punjab Kings' (PBKS) left-handed batsman Nicholas Pooran too pledged to donate a part of his IPL salary for the cause.
"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," the 25-year-old West Indian, who hasn't really had a memorable outing in this edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), said in a video on Twitter on Friday.
"To all my fans and supporters, I realise I am in a safe and privileged position here in India at the IPL. But it is heart-breaking to be so close to the tragedy that is surrounding us. I would like to donate a portion of my IPL salary towards this (Covid-19) crisis in India," said Pooran in the video.
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
