Punjab Kings to provide oxygen concentrators as part of Covid-19 relief effort

The Indian Premier League franchise announced the initiative on their official Twitter account

Punjab Kings have committed to providing oxygen concentrators to aid India’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

The Indian Premier League franchise announced the initiative on their official Twitter account.

“To help the fight against #COVID19 in India, #PBKS has pledged to provide oxygen concentrators with the help of Round Table India! We also request everyone to join in and help in whatever way possible because together, we can,” read the statement.

Nicholas Pooran, the franchise’s West Indian batsman, also confirmed that he would follow Australia seamer Pat Cummins in donating a portion of his IPL earnings to the cause.

“Although many other countries are still being affected by the pandemic, the situation in India right now is particularly severe,” he wrote in a tweet. “I will do my part to bring awareness and financial assistance to this dire situation.”

In a follow-up video, he said: “Although many other countries are still being affected by the pandemic, the situation in India right now is particularly severe. I will do my part to bring awareness and financial assistance to this dire situation.

“To all my fans and supporters, I realise I am in a safe and privileged position here in India at the IPL. But it is heart-breaking to be so close to the tragedy that is surrounding us. I would like to donate a portion of my IPL salary towards this crisis in India.”

Punjab, who changed their name ahead of this season, have won two of their six games so far in this campaign.

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