5Photo© hindustantimes.comBCCI to release Rs 1 cr for treatment of cancer-stricken Anshuman Gaekwad
, 7 news, 8 views
In a noble gesture, the BCCI on Sunday decided to release Rs one crore for the treatment of former India coach Anshuman Gaikwad, who is battling blood cancer at a medical facility in London.
BCCI's decision has come following emotional appeals for support from former captain Kapil Dev and Sandip Patil, who had enjoined the cricket board to help Gaikwad.
"Mr. Jay Shah has instructed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to release Rs 1 crore with immediate effect to provide financial assistance to India's veteran cricketer Mr Anshuman Gaekwad, who is battling cancer," BCCI apex council said in a statement.
“ It is a sad and very depressing. I am in pain because I have played alongside Anshu and can't bear to see him in this state. No one should suffer. I know the Board will take care of him. We are not…
Kapil Dev,
'In Pain' Kapil Writes To BCCI, Ready To Donate Pension For Ailing…
“ Unfortunately, we don't have a system. It is great to see this generation of players make good money. It is good to see the support staff members also being paid well. In our time, the Board did not…
Kapil Dev,
Kapil Dev asks BCCI for financial assistance for ailing Anshuman…