After severe backlash, BCCI released INR 1 crore as financial assistance to Anshuman Gaekwad
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has announced an aid of INR 1 crore for former India cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad, who has been suffering from blood cancer. Shah personally spoke to Gaekwad’s family to extend support in this tragic time for his loved ones.
In a media release, BCCI assured the family the family of every possible assistance and expressed confidence that the former cricketer would come out of this phase strongly.
BCCI said in a statement, “The board stands by Anshuman 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.”
Earlier, the players from the 1983 World Cup batch initiated fund-raisers to meet the medical expenses of Anshuman Gaekwad, who has been admitted to a Vadodra hospital after his return from King’s College Hospital in London.