Pat Cummins is the first cricketer playing in this year's IPL to publicly announce such a contribution.
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Australian all-rounder Pat Cummins took to social media platform Twitter on Monday, to announce his decision to donate USD 50,000 to the “PM Cares Fund,” specifically to purchase oxygen supplies for India’s hospitals. Cummins is currently in India for the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 27-year-old is representing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The Australian revealed this decision in a long post on the social media platform, elaborating on his emotions in an extensive manner.
— Pat Cummins (@patcummins30) April 26, 2021
Cummins started off by expressing his love for India, going on to discuss the debate over whether the cash-rich league should be conducted in the midst of a pandemic.
“India is a country I’ve come to love dearly over the years and the people here are some of the warmest and kindest I’ve ever met. To know so many are suffering so much at this time saddens me greatly. There has been quite a bit of discussion over here as to whether it is appropriate for the IPL to continue while COVID-19 infection rates remain high. I’m advised that the Indian Government is of the view that playing the IPL while the population is in lockdown provides a few hours of joy and respite each day at an otherwise difficult time for the country,” he said.
The 27-year-old continued to discuss the issue in his post, revealing his decision to donate the sum.
“As players, we are privileged to have a platform that allows us to reach millions of people that we can use for good. With that in mind, I have made a contribution to the “PM Cares Fund,” specifically to purchase oxygen supplies for India’s hospitals. I encourage my fellow IPL players – and anyone around else the world who has been touched by India’s passion and generosity – to contribute. I will kick it off with $50,000. At times like this it is easy to feel helpless. I’ve certainly felt that of late. But I hope by making this public appeal we can all channel our emotions into action that will bring light into people’s lives. I know my donation isn’t much in the grand scheme of things, but I hope it will make a difference to someone,” he added.
Cummins’ decision is certainly a massive step in the right direction.
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