Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will help 5000 people through an NGO named Apnalaya. Sachin will be taking care of the ration for them. Many families are struggling in this lockdown and with no job opportunities, those who work on daily wage are left with no earning.

The official Twitter account of the NGO shared the news on social media and thanked Sachin for his contribution. 

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"Thank you, @sachin_rt for stepping in & helping Apnalaya help the ones suffering the most during this lockdown. He will be taking care of the ration of around 5000 people for a month. There are many more individuals who need your support, people! Donate below!", the tweet read.

Sachin responded to the tweet and wished good luck for the good work.

Founded in 1973, Apnalaya works to improve the life quality of five slum communities in Mumbai.

Not the first time Sachin has worked with Apnalaya to help needy people. He has been involved in supporting the initiatives of Apnalaya over the last two decades. He had also donated earning from the sale of his autobiography 'Playing it My Way'.