The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Sunday that they will be providing financial assistance of INR 1 crore for the treatment of former India cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad, who is currently fighting cancer in a medical facility in London. This decision was made following heartfelt pleas from his former teammates Kapil Dev and Sandip Patil.
"Mr. Jay Shah has instructed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to release ₹1 crore with immediate effect to provide financial assistance to India's veteran cricketer Mr Anshuman Gaekwad, who is battling cancer," BCCI apex council said in a statement.
Recently, it was revealed by Patil that the son of former India captain D K Gaekwad is currently receiving treatment for cancer at Kings College Hospital in London. Gaekwad's condition came to light earlier this month, and he is in need of financial assistance. After Gaekwad himself mentioned the need for help, former India cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar reached out to BCCI treasurer Ashish Selar. Following this, 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev urged BCCI to provide financial support. Kapil also mentioned that he, along with other former cricketers like Mohinder Amarnath, Sunil Gavaskar, Sandeep Patil, Dilip Vengsarkar, Madan Lal, Ravi Shastri, and Kirti Azad, are working together to arrange funds for Gaekwad.
"Shah has also spoken to Mr Gaekwad's family to take stock of 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 The BCCI will continue to monitor Mr Gaekwad's progress and is confident that he will come out of this phase strongly," the board's statement added.
Gaekwad had a solid cricket career representing India in 40 Test matches and 15 ODIs from 1975 to 1987. He scored a total of 1985 runs in Test matches, including two centuries and 10 half-centuries. In ODIs, he amassed 269 runs.
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