India does not need to play cricket series against Pakistan to raise money to fight Corona

New Delhi, Ta

While India has cut off bilateral sports relations with Pakistan, including Pakistan, in the wake of terrorism, former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has proposed the idea of ​​a series of charity matches between the two countries, leading to the Korona epidemic. However, Kapil Dev, the legendary captain of India and a good player, has rejected the idea. Kapil Dev had stated clearly that India has enough money to fight the epidemic and we do not need money. Kapil, who is known as Akhboola Cricketer, also argues that in the current situation, one should not even think about cricket for the next five to six months.

Former Pakistan fast bowler Akhtar, who has been shining on various statements in the Indian media, said that a charity cricket series should be staged in a closed stadium between India and Pakistan to raise funds to fight the Corona epidemic. However, rejecting Akhtar's views, Kapil had clearly stated that at present, it is not possible to play a cricket series.

Is. Captain Kapil Dev, who gave India the first World Cup victory in India, said, "Akhtar can have any opinion, but we do not need any funds to fight the epidemic." We have sufficient financial funds. It is important for us, now, to cope with the epidemic effectively. It is imperative that all authorities work cooperatively with each other. Currently I see on TV that politicians accuse each other in discussions. In my opinion all of this should be stopped. Currently the country is struggling and then it is necessary to prioritize preventing the epidemic.

The BCCI is still able to make huge donations

Dismissing the idea of ​​raising funds raised by Akhtar, Kapil Dev said, "The Indian Cricket Board has donated a donation worth Rs. 1 crore to fight the epidemic." BCCI is also able to donate more if needed. It is not necessary to play a cricket series to raise funds to fight the epidemic.

Cricketers cannot be put at risk

Kapil argues that, not seeing the current situation, it does not seem that the situation will settle down quickly. In such a situation organizing a cricket match means putting the cricketers at risk. In the present situation, cricketers cannot be put at risk by anyone else. Kapil argues that the lives of the players should not be risked for charity cricket matches. What is the maximum amount to be collected through a maximum of three matches? In my opinion, even the idea of ​​cricket cannot be considered for the next five to six months. Kapil said the current time is not even a debate on whether to play cricket.

Time to save lives and care for the poor

Kapil Dev said that the present time is to save lives and take care of the poor. Cricket will start automatically when the situation stops. No sport can be bigger than a country. The present time is to save the lives of the sick and to care for the poor. Along with all of this, we have to help and support the doctors, hospital staff, police and all the other people who are performing their duty in lockdown against the coronary virus epidemic.

Helping others is our culture

India's legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev is proud that India is in a position to help countries around the world, including the United States, in times of epidemic. "Helping others is our culture and I'm proud of that," he said. We should not take credit for helping others. We should strive to be a country that provides more and more support to others, rather than seeking the help of others. Regarding the lockdown, Kapil said that Nelson Mandela, known as Gandhi of Africa, was jailed for five years in a small cell. Compared to them, our situation is much better.


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