The coronavirus is wreaking havoc on all and sundry across the globe. It is getting hard for nations to economically tackle the crisis. Amidst these crises, Pakistan Cricket Board along with Pakistani players announce Rs 5 million to fund the Government’s emergency fund.
As per sources, the cricketers will collectively grant PKR 5 million to the fund and the staff of PCB up to the position of Senior Managers will provide one day’s salary. Besides, the General Managers and higher-ups will grant theirs two days’ salary in the emergency fund. The cricketers urged the general public to practice safety measures.
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Source: Khaleej Times
Chairman PCB Ehsan Mani
Chairman PCB Ehsan Mani said, “The Pakistan Cricket Board has always stood with the people of Pakistan in desperate times. This is one of the gravest, most challenging and unprecedented times, which our local and federal governments and health workers are having to face.”
“While we continue to pray for the well-being and success of our health workers so that normality returns to our society, we at the PCB are making a small contribution which will support the government in its endeavors against the COVID-19 pandemic.”
“I am fully aware as a lot of other generous people in our society, our cricketers and staff are privately supporting the local governments and various other charities by making contributions in their own ways. We are grateful to them for their valuable support,” he said.
Source: APP
Furthermore, he added, “The success of nations is measured by how they come together in difficult times, and this is one such moment when we all must stand united.”
In these catastrophic conditions, when cases of COVID-19 are soaring in Pakistan, cricketers urged people to take precautions.
Professor Mohammed Hafeez special message on Corona Virus #StaySafe @MHafeez22 pic.twitter.com/xJr0Fci9Lh
— MOHAMMAD FAKHIR TARIQ KHAN (@MFakhir55) March 18, 2020
Azhar Ali
Be responsible not only for yourself but for others also… plz don’t take any precautions lightly plz follow the instructions from the government… May Allah protect everyone around the world Ameen #CoronaInPakistan #COVID2019 #LetsBeatCOVID19 @TheRealPCB @TheRealPCB pic.twitter.com/xojJFR2Cm5
— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) March 19, 2020
Mohammad Hafeez, the Professor
Professor Mohammed Hafeez special message on Corona Virus #StaySafe @MHafeez22 pic.twitter.com/xJr0Fci9Lh
— MOHAMMAD FAKHIR TARIQ KHAN (@MFakhir55) March 18, 2020
Shaheen Afridi
Here’s @iShaheenAfridi on how to beat COVID-19
Listen and share what he has to say#letsbeatCOVID19#covid19 #CoronaInPakistan pic.twitter.com/C97CcIHApe
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 19, 2020
Muhammad Abbas
Help yourself and each other please #letsbeatCOVID19 InshaALLAH. pic.twitter.com/2422ZK40DJ
— Muhammad Abbas (@Mohmmadabbas111) March 21, 2020
Aliya Riaz, the all-rounder
Wash your hands
Dispose off tissues after using them
And, avoid large gatheringsAll-rounder @aliya_riaz37 has a message for Pakistan Cricket fans to beat COVID-19#COVID2019 #CoronaInPakistan #LetsBeatCOVID19 pic.twitter.com/0RAgVQYMhB
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 21, 2020
The Legendary, Shahid Afridi
A special message from @SAfridiOfficial.
Listen and share what he has to say! #letsbeatCOVID19#covid19 #CoronaInPakistan pic.twitter.com/OMsH98eaFW
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 20, 2020
Wasim Akram and his Wife
Let’s hear the legend @wasimakramlive and @iamShaniera sharing some very useful tips to combat #COVID2019#LetsBeatCOVID19 #CoronaInPakistan pic.twitter.com/Cd91OstY8S
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 19, 2020
Hassan Ali
let’s fight Coronavirus together. #Besafe #followhandhygien #AvoidCrowds https://t.co/NmWg7jzpxL
— Hassan Ali ?? (@RealHa55an) March 19, 2020
Ahmed Shehzad
Please take care of your own health and the health of your loved ones. Please stay clean and wash your hands regularly. We are all in this together. A small message hope it helps #COVID2019 pic.twitter.com/MMtzvgKoBZ
— Ahmad Shahzad ?? (@iamAhmadshahzad) March 19, 2020
Pakistani cricketers have shown their utmost love for the country. Their video depicts their care for the common masses.
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