IPL 2021: Brett Lee to donate bitcoin for India’s fight against corona virus

IPL 2021: Big cricketers pitch in to help India fight Covid-19

Following the steps of his countryman Pat Cummins, former Australian pacer Brett Lee decided to donate one bitcoin (approximately Rs 41 Lakh) to help India in the fight against the pandemic.

Cummins on Monday announced he would donate USD 50,000 towards the PM CARES Fund to help contribute oxygen supplies in India’s hospitals that are currently over burdened by the lack of oxygen supply in the country. 

“It saddens me deeply to see people suffering due to the ongoing pandemic. I feel privileged to be in a position of making a difference and with that in mind, I’d like to donate 1 BTC (Bitcoin) to Crypto Relief to help with the purchase of oxygen supplies for the hospitals across India,” Lee said in a statement which he posted on Twitter.

“India has always been like a second home for me. The love and affection that I have got from the people of this country both during my professional career and even after my retirement, holds a special place in my heart.”

Bitcoin is currently trading at Rs 41 Lakh (approximately).

As of now, Bitcoin is not considered as a legal method of trading in the country but that did not stop Brett Lee from lending a helping hand.

Cummin and Lee IPL 2021 Connection

Like Cummins, who has been playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, Lee is also currently in India as a part of the IPL commentary panel.

“Now is the time to be united and ensure we do as much as we can to help the ones in need. I’d also want to thank all the frontline workers who have been working round the clock during these tough times.

“I request people to please take care, stay at home, wash your hands and head out only if absolutely necessary, wear a mask and maintain social distancing. Well done Pat Cummins for the initiative yesterday,” Lee said.

The 44-year-old played for Australia in 76 Tests, 221 ODIs and 25 T20Is in an elaborate cricketing career. 

India has reported 3,62,770 fresh cases and 3,286 deaths reported in the past 24 hours– both being the highest in the tally so far since the second wave of the virus hit the country.