Bangladesh cricket team to donate half of monthly salary to fight COVID-19 pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

Bangladesh cricket team to donate half of monthly salary to fight COVID-19 pandemic

India TV News  

With the COVID-19 pandemic creating a global health crisis, Bangladesh's cricketers have decided to donate half of their monthly salaries to the government to fight the disease, which has so far claimed over 19000 lives worldwide. According to a report in Dhaka Tribune, a total of 27 cricketers, including 17 players contracted with Bangladesh Cricket Board, have decided to make the donation. ".in total we are 27 cricketers giving half of our monthly salaries to help against coronavirus. The Bangladesh men's national cricket team, popularly known as The Tigers, enjoy a huge fan following in their country and also has a fan base abroad.

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Dengue adds to COVID-hit Bangladesh’s woes as dozens die
3 years, 4 months ago

Dengue adds to COVID-hit Bangladesh’s woes as dozens die

Al Jazeera  

The country logs nearly 11,000 cases and at least 48 related deaths this year, the government says, as it also battles the coronavirus pandemic. Bangladesh has logged nearly 11,000 dengue cases and at least 48 related deaths this year, the government says, underscoring how other viral diseases continue to spread even as the focus remains on the coronavirus pandemic. The …

Bangladesh's Covid-19 cases surpass 1.1 million
3 years, 5 months ago

Bangladesh's Covid-19 cases surpass 1.1 million

India TV News  

More than 1.1 million cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Bangladesh as of Sunday. The country's Directorate General of Health Services reported 11,578 new Covid-19 cases and 225 more deaths on Sunday, making the tally at 11,03,989 and death toll at 17,894, the Xinhua news agency reported. The official data showed that 39,806 samples were tested in the last …

Cricket Australia stands by India to fight COVID-19 catastrophe
3 years, 8 months ago

Cricket Australia stands by India to fight COVID-19 catastrophe

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia and the country's players union have thrown their weight behind a fundraising drive with charity UNICEF Australia to respond to India's COVID-19 health crisis. "Australians and Indians share a special bond and, for many, our mutual love of cricket is central to that friendship," CA interim CEO Nick Hockley said in a statement on Monday. READ| UNICEF Australia's …

Cricket Australia donates USD 50,000 to UNICEF's India COVID-19 Crisis Appeal
3 years, 8 months ago

Cricket Australia donates USD 50,000 to UNICEF's India COVID-19 Crisis Appeal

India Today  

Cricket Australia on Monday announced an initial donation of USD 50,000 towards the Covid-19 crisis appeal set up by the United Nations International Children's Education Fund for India. CA, along with the Australian Cricketers' Association, is also partnering with UNICEF Australia to collect funds for the COVID-19 Crisis Appeal. It was Aussie quick Pat Cummins who was the first cricketer …

Australian Cricket Media Association donates $4200 to help India fight Covid-19 pandemic
3 years, 8 months ago

Australian Cricket Media Association donates $4200 to help India fight Covid-19 pandemic

India Today  

Australian Cricket Media Association on Friday donated $4,200 to help India as the country battles out against the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journalist Ben Horne took to his official Twitter handle to confirm this: "The Australian cricket media has a special affection for India and its great people who are suffering deeply at this time. The Australian Cricket …

Bengal cricketers all set for training amid strict COVID-19 protocols
4 years, 3 months ago

Bengal cricketers all set for training amid strict COVID-19 protocols

The Hindu  

The Cricket Association of Bengal has put strict protocols in place for players to return to training at Eden Gardens from Monday. CAB has put in place a medical task force and has created an exhaustive COVID-19 protocol and SOPs to ensure safety of the players, as they get ready to return to ground training and gym sessions at the …

CM Mamata Banerjee admits coronavirus in community transmission stage in Bengal
4 years, 3 months ago

CM Mamata Banerjee admits coronavirus in community transmission stage in Bengal

India Today  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Saturday that coronavirus infection was in the stage of “community transmission” in the state. Expressing concern on the prevailing situation ahead of Durga Puja in the state, CM Banerjee said, “Despite so much precaution and protection we cannot fully restrict it.” “In the last few months we have not undertaken any rallies …

COVID-19: BCB launches app to track symptoms among players
4 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19: BCB launches app to track symptoms among players

The Hindu  

In wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has come up with an app to help its players track symptoms related to coronavirus. Former captain Mashrafe Mortaza and two other former Bangladesh cricketers, Nazmul Islam and Nafees Iqbal have so far tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus and in its bid to help the players, the BCB has …

Coronavirus: ACA criticises Cricket Australia for cost-cutting
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: ACA criticises Cricket Australia for cost-cutting

The Hindu  

The chairman of Australia's professional cricketers' union has lambasted the national board's cost-cutting measures in response to the new coronavirus outbreak, saying it could have “disastrous” consequences for the game over the long term. Australian Cricketers' Association Chairman Greg Dyer questioned the board's gloomy financial outlook, saying the game had “yet to experience a significant negative revenue event.” READ| “It …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Australian Cricketers Association questions CA's claims of financial crisis, massive pay cuts
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Australian Cricketers Association questions CA's claims of financial crisis, massive pay cuts

Firstpost  

Cricket Australia’s warnings about its finances taking a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been questioned by the country’s players’ association which has said the game’s position remains positive. Melbourne: Cricket Australia’s warnings about its finances taking a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been questioned by the country’s players’ association which has said the game’s position remains …

Shakib Al Hasan auctions bat for Bangladesh coronavirus victims
4 years, 8 months ago

Shakib Al Hasan auctions bat for Bangladesh coronavirus victims

The Hindu  

Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan, banned in October for failing to report a match-fixing attempt, raised almost $24,000 for the country's coronavirus campaign by auctioning the bat he used to score 606 runs at last year's World Cup. The winning bidder at the online auction Wednesday was a New York-based Bangladeshi, said Arif R. Hossain, co-founder of an organisation …

COVID-19: ICA plans monetary aid for former cricketers
4 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: ICA plans monetary aid for former cricketers

The Hindu  

The Indian Cricketers Association has decided to extend a helping hand to former cricketers who are not eligible to receive pension from the Board of Control for Cricket in India nor have any source of income in these trying times. These are challenging times and we want to help the needy cricketers by providing some financial help,” ICA chief, Ashok …

Coronavirus: IOA to donate Rs 71 lakh to PM-CARES fund
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: IOA to donate Rs 71 lakh to PM-CARES fund

The Hindu  

The Indian Olympic Association has helped raise Rs 71 lakh through donations from its state affiliates and National Sports Federations as contribution towards the country’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. “IOA is deeply grateful to its NSFs and state associations and other federation and bodies for extending their support and humble contributions towards the cause of our nation’s fight against …

Coronavirus: ECB could lose millions if no cricket takes place
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: ECB could lose millions if no cricket takes place

The Hindu  

The England and Wales Cricket Board stands to lose over 300 million pounds if no cricket is played in the upcoming season in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, its chief executive Tom Harrison has said. In another development, England’s centrally contracted players appear to have said no to the ECB’s offer of taking a 20 percent pay cut as …

No Discussion Around Kohli and Co. Taking Pay Cuts Amid COVID-19 Threat: BCCI Treasurer
4 years, 9 months ago

No Discussion Around Kohli and Co. Taking Pay Cuts Amid COVID-19 Threat: BCCI Treasurer

ABP News  

New Delhi: Sportspersons being asked to take pay cuts have been making news ever since the outbreak of the coronavirus brought the world to a standstill. But Board of Control for Cricket in India Treasurer Arun Dhumal has made it clear that there is no such thought process at present when it comes to the salary of the Indian cricketers. …

Kejriwal announces Rs 1 crore for families of COVID-19 frontline heroes
4 years, 9 months ago

Kejriwal announces Rs 1 crore for families of COVID-19 frontline heroes

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced Rs 1 crore, as respect to their service, for medical workers who might lose life in Covid-19 fight. "If anyone loses their life while serving COVID19 patients, whether sanitation workers, doctors or nurses, their family will be provided Rs 1 crore as respect to their service. Coronavirus positive cases in India rose …

AIFF to donate Rs 25 lakh towards fight against COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

AIFF to donate Rs 25 lakh towards fight against COVID-19

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation pledged to donate Rs 25 lakh to the PM Cares Fund for the country’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. 25 lakh to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s PM CARES Fund,” the country’s apex body for football said in a media release. READ | The unprecedented global health crisis has led to either cancellation or …

Coronavirus: Hockey India contributes Rs 25 lakh
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Hockey India contributes Rs 25 lakh

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Wednesday pledged to donate Rs 25 lakh towards the PM-CARES Fund for the country’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was taken by the HI Executive Board after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a special emergency fund for the nation to fight the coronavirus outbreak. It was a unanimous decision taken by the Hockey India Executive …

Coronavirus: No pay cut for SA players for 2020-21 season
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: No pay cut for SA players for 2020-21 season

The Hindu  

There will be no cut in players’ salaries for the 2020-21 season but the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could see them taking a hit in their earnings, said Cricket South Africa Acting CEO Jacques Faul on Tuesday. The negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic is already seen in the sporting world with some of the football clubs being …

Coronavirus: Bengal sportspersons contribute generously
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Bengal sportspersons contribute generously

The Hindu  

Various sports organisations and sportspersons from West Bengal have contributed generously for the fight against COVID-19 outbreak. While the Cricket Association of Bengal has made a donation of ₹ 25 lakh, Mohun Bagan decided to give ₹ 20 lakh to the West Bengal State Emergency Relief Fund. The West Bengal Athletics Association, West Bengal Badminton Association, West Bengal Volleyball Association …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Cricket Association of Bengal office-bearers raise Rs 4 lakh towards state's Emergency Relief Fund
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Cricket Association of Bengal office-bearers raise Rs 4 lakh towards state's Emergency Relief Fund

Firstpost  

Cricket Association of Bengal’s office-bearers on Thursday came forward and raised Rs 4 lakh for the West Bengal Emergency Relief Fund to help stem the spread of coronavirus. Kolkata: Cricket Association of Bengal’s office-bearers on Thursday came forward and raised Rs 4 lakh for the West Bengal Emergency Relief Fund to help stem the spread of coronavirus. The cricket body’s …

COVID-19: MCA to donate ₹50 lakh to CM relief fund
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19: MCA to donate ₹50 lakh to CM relief fund

The Hindu  

The Mumbai Cricket Association will donate ₹50 lakh to the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the coronavirus pandemic. The association also decided to hand over its stadiums to the State government for makeshift quarantine facilities in case the need arose. This is a major crisis and we will take every initiative to help the government tackle the situation,” MCA …

COVID-19: Pakistan cricketers to donate Rs 5 million
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19: Pakistan cricketers to donate Rs 5 million

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s centrally-contracted cricketers will contribute Rs 5 million to the national government’s emergency fund to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ehsan Mani said apart from centrally-contracted players contributing Rs 5 million, the employees in the board, up to the senior manager level, will contribute their one day’s salary. Mani said though cricket has been disrupted by the …

Ganguly to donate rice worth Rs 50 lakh for underprivileged
4 years, 9 months ago

Ganguly to donate rice worth Rs 50 lakh for underprivileged

The Hindu  

The BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has come forward in support of those affected by the 21-day lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic, pledging to donate rice worth Rs 50 lakh for the underprivileged. Ganguly, along with Lalbaba Rice, will provide for the needy people who have been put in government schools for safety and security, the Cricket Association of Bengal announced …

COVID-19 crisis: Bangladesh cricketers to donate money
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19 crisis: Bangladesh cricketers to donate money

The Hindu  

Bangladesh’s cricketers have decided to donate half their monthly salaries to the government to fight the COVID-19 crisis which has claimed over 19,000 lives worldwide. According to a report in Dhaka Tribune, a total of 27 cricketers, including 17 players contracted with Bangladesh Cricket Board, have decided to make the donation. We, the cricketers, are trying to tell people to …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Bangladesh cricketers donate half of monthly salary to government for fight against COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Bangladesh cricketers donate half of monthly salary to government for fight against COVID-19

Firstpost  

According to a report in Dhaka Tribune, a total of 27 cricketers, including 17 players contracted with Bangladesh Cricket Board, have decided to make the donation Dhaka: With the COVID-19 pandemic creating a global health crisis, Bangladesh’s cricketers have decided to donate half of their monthly salaries to the government to fight the disease, which has so far claimed over …

COVID-19: CAB donates Rs 25 lakh to Bengal's Emergency Relief Fund
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19: CAB donates Rs 25 lakh to Bengal's Emergency Relief Fund

The Hindu  

With India under lockdown for the next three weeks to combat the pandemic COVID-19 virus, Cricket Association of Bengal has come forward by donating Rs 25 lakh towards the state's Emergency Relief Fund. Therefore, on behalf of CAB, we have decided to donate Rs 25 lakh for now to the Emergency Relief Fund to be used in combating this disease. …

Coronavirus: Sri Lanka Cricket to donate 25 million rupees
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Sri Lanka Cricket to donate 25 million rupees

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka Cricket, on Monday, decided to contribute 25 million Lankan rupees to the government’s efforts towards combating the COVID-19 pandemic, which has triggered a health crisis across the globe. “Sri Lanka Cricket, whilst understanding the gravity of the ongoing health problem, has also taken several other steps to provide its fullest assistance to the Government in order to combat …

CAB To Provide Insurance Cover To Cricketers, Officials Amid COVID19 Pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

CAB To Provide Insurance Cover To Cricketers, Officials Amid COVID19 Pandemic

ABP News  

New Delhi: In wake of the alarming coronavirus pandemic, Cricket Association of Bengal has taken a noble initiative by way of providing medical insurance cover to help the state cricketers if at all they get infected by the novel virus. Our insurance policies cover hospital expenses arising out of COVID -19 for over 3200 individuals including cricketers who are playing …

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