Cricket Cricket Kohli, Anushka pledge support to fight COVID-19 pandemic Kohli, who has been constantly urging people to practice social-distancing via video messages, took to Twitter to announce the decision. PTI 30 March, 2020 12:03 IST India skipper Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma became the latest celebrities to donate for the fight against COVID-19. - PTI PTI 30 March, 2020 12:03 IST India skipper Virat Kohli and his actor wife Anushka Sharma on Monday pledged their support to the Prime Minister and the Maharashtra Chief Minster’s relief funds to combat the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic, which has left the world in disarray.Kohli, who has been constantly urging people to practice social-distancing via video messages, took to Twitter to announce the decision. However, he did not specify how much the couple would be donating. Anushka and I are pledging our support towards PM-CARES Fund & the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (Maharashtra). Our hearts are breaking looking at the suffering of so many & we hope our contribution, in some way, helps easing the pain of our fellow citizens #IndiaFightsCorona— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 30, 2020 “Anushka and I are pledging our support towards PM-CARES Fund & the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (Maharashtra). Our hearts are breaking looking at the suffering of so many & we hope our contribution, in some way, helps easing the pain of our fellow citizens #IndiaFightsCorona” Coronavirus LIVE: March 30 - Gundogan 'okay' with handing Liverpool PL title The coronavirus outbreak has infected over 1000 people in India with 27 people succumbing to the disease.A number of sports personalities have come forward to contribute in the fight against the disease, which has caused 34,000 deaths across the globe.Last week, batting legend Sachin Tendulkar had donated Rs 50 lakh while former cricketer Suresh Raina contributed Rs 52 lakh.Shuttler P V Sindhu, wrestler Bajrang Punia, sprinter Hima Das and BCCI President Sourav Gangully have also come forward to provide financial aid to fight the pandemic. The BCCI has contributed Rs 51 crore to PM Relief fund. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address.