The IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has decided to donate to the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM-CARES) Fund in the fight against the deadly Coronavirus pandemic.
The announcement was made in a joint statement released by co-owner and Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan's group of companies with the other entities also making a slew of other contributions. "Kolkata Knight Riders, the IPL franchise co-owned by Gauri Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla Mehta, and Jay Mehta has committed to contributing to the PM Cares Fund," the statement said.
Kolkata Knight Riders’ official Twitter account tweeted the copies of the statement which started as, “Whilst we stay safe at home, many r working for our safety & fending for themselves. Here's our little contribution to ensuring their health & well being! Separate but together,we will overcome (sic)”
Co-owner and Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan said, “In these times it’s imp to make everyone around u working tirelessly for u.. not related to u.. perhaps even unknown to u... to feel they are not alone and by themselves. Let’s just make sure we all do our little bit to look after each other. India and all Indians are One Family.”
The 13th edition of the mega-popular Indian Premier League was supposed to begin on March 29, but the BCCI had to postpone it to April 15 due to the PM announcing immediate lockdown to combat the virus and stopping all incoming and outgoing flights.
The COVID-19 pandemic has killed 50 people in India and over 50,000 worldwide while affecting over 1 million.
(IANS inputs)
