Coronavirus: India cricketer Rahane donates Rs 10 lakh

India's Test vice-captain has donated Rs 10 lakh to the Maharastra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published : Mar 29, 2020 11:13 IST

India Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane during a practice session.
India Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane during a practice session.
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India Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane during a practice session.

India’s Test team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane has donated Rs 10 lakh to the Maharastra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

This was confirmed to PTI on Sunday by a source close to Rahane, who joins the list of sportspersons who have contributed towards the fight against the pandemic.

Read: Lockdown diaries: Pujara enjoying family time

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar has donated Rs 50 lakh, while former India player Suresh Raina has chipped in with Rs 52 lakh.

Maharashtra is one of the worst-affected states battling the novel coronavirus.

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