The choice got here after Kapil Dev and Sandeep Patil urged the board to assist Gaekwad
PTI
The BCCI has determined to launch INR 1 crore for the remedy of former India batter Anshuman Gaekwad, who’s battling blood most cancers at a medical facility in London.
The BCCI’s determination got here after Kapil Dev and Sandeep Patil urged the board to assist Gaekwad.
“Mr Jay Shah has instructed the BCCI to launch INR 1 crore with rapid impact to offer monetary help to India’s veteran cricketer Mr Anshuman Gaekwad, who’s battling most cancers,” the BCCI apex council stated in a press release.
“Shah has additionally spoken to Mr Gaekwad’s household to take inventory of the state of affairs and lengthen assist,” the assertion continued. “The board stands by Gaekwad’s household on this hour of disaster and can do no matter is important for Mr Gaekwad’s fast restoration.
“The BCCI will proceed to observe Mr Gaekwad’s progress and is assured that he’ll come out of this part strongly.”
Gaekwad, 71, performed 40 Assessments and 15 ODIs for India between 1975 and 1987. Later, he turned a selector after which the coach of the nationwide staff.
