India’s Test group vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has donated Rs 10 lakh to the Maharastra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the battle in opposition to the Covid-19 pandemic.
This was confirmed to PTI on Sunday by a supply near Rahane, who joins the record of sportspersons who’ve contributed in the direction of the battle in opposition to the pandemic.
The fashionable proper-handed batsman said that his contribution was like a drop of water within the ocean.
“This is just my tiny bit and a drop in the ocean. Will do my best to support in this difficult time. Meanwhile stay home stay safe,” tweeted Rahane after Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackrey thanked him for his gesture.
This is simply my tiny bit and a drop within the ocean. Will do my greatest to help on this tough time. Meanwhile keep house keep protected
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) March 29, 2020
Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar has donated Rs 50 lakh, whereas former India participant Suresh Raina has chipped in with Rs 52 lakh.
Maharashtra is among the worst-affected states battling the novel coronavirus.