The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will release INR 1 crore immediately for the treatment of Anshuman Gaekwad.
The former India batter and coach has been battling cancer for a while, and there have been widespread calls for the BCCI to provide financial assistance for the 71-year-old.
“After approval from the BCCI Apex Council, Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary, instructed the Board to release INR 1 crore with immediate effect to provide financial assistance to Mr. Gaekwad,” a BCCI statement said.
Shah has also spoken to Gaekwad’s family to assess the situation and extend support.
“The board stands by Gaekwad’s family in this hour of crisis and will do whatever is essential for Mr. Gaekwad’s quick recovery,” Shah said, adding, “The BCCI will continue to monitor Mr. Gaekwad’s progress and is confident that he will come out of this phase strongly.”
Gaekwad featured in 40 Tests and 15 ODIs during an international career spanning 12 years, from 1975 to 1987.
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