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Taking guard against COVID-19: Check out contributions made by Indian sports stars to fight coronavirus | Rohit Sharma, PV Sindhu, Yuvraj Singh and more.

Many sportspersons like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan have made undisclosed contributions. Sania Mirza decided to arrange food for daily wage workers while the Pathan brothers contributed 4,000 masks. While most of the donations went to the PM Cares Fund, some opt the CMDRF of their respective states.
Many sportspersons like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan have made undisclosed contributions. Sania Mirza decided to arrange food for daily wage workers while the Pathan brothers contributed 4,000 masks. While most of the donations went to the PM
Many sportspersons like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan have made undisclosed contributions. Sania Mirza decided to arrange food for daily wage workers while the Pathan brothers contributed 4,000 masks. While most of the donations went to the PM
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Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar decided to donate Rs 50 lakh to join hands with the Indian government.
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar decided to donate Rs 50 lakh to join hands with the Indian government.
Ace boxer and Rajya Sabha MP Mary Kom has given consent for release of Rs 1 crore from her MP Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) Fund towards the relief efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Ace boxer and Rajya Sabha MP Mary Kom has given consent for release of Rs 1 crore from her MP Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) Fund towards the relief efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Rohit Sharma pledged to donate Rs 45 lakh to PM-CARES Fund and Rs 25 lakh to UP CM's Relief Fund to aid the battle against COVID-19. In addition to this, Sharma also donated Rs 5 lakhs each to Feeding India Organisation and Welfare of Stray Dogs.
Rohit Sharma pledged to donate Rs 45 lakh to PM-CARES Fund and Rs 25 lakh to UP CM's Relief Fund to aid the battle against COVID-19. In addition to this, Sharma also donated Rs 5 lakhs each to Feeding India Organisation and Welfare of Stray Dogs.
Suresh Raina was among India's first sportspersons to make notable contribution to the COVID-19 fund.
Suresh Raina was among India's first sportspersons to make notable contribution to the COVID-19 fund.
PV Sindhu donated Rs 5 lakh each to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Chief Minister Relief Funds.
PV Sindhu donated Rs 5 lakh each to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Chief Minister Relief Funds.
Manu Bhaker has donated the amount to Haryana relief fund set up for COVID-19 patients.
Manu Bhaker has donated the amount to Haryana relief fund set up for COVID-19 patients.
India's Test team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane donated Rs 10 lakh to the Maharastra Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
India's Test team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane donated Rs 10 lakh to the Maharastra Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
Yuvraj Singh pledged to donate Rs 50 lakh to the PM CARES Fund to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yuvraj Singh pledged to donate Rs 50 lakh to the PM CARES Fund to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ace Indian sprinter Hima Das pledged to donate her one month's salary to Assam government's coronavirus relief fund.
Ace Indian sprinter Hima Das pledged to donate her one month's salary to Assam government's coronavirus relief fund.
The BCCI president Sourav Ganguly came forward in support of those affected by the 21-day lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic, pledging to donate rice worth Rs 50 lakh for the underprivileged.
The BCCI president Sourav Ganguly came forward in support of those affected by the 21-day lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic, pledging to donate rice worth Rs 50 lakh for the underprivileged.
India women's team ODI captain Mithali Raj has decided to give Rs 5 lakh to the Prime Ministers Fund and 5 lakh to the Chief Ministers Assistance Fund of the Telangana government.
India women's team ODI captain Mithali Raj has decided to give Rs 5 lakh to the Prime Ministers Fund and 5 lakh to the Chief Ministers Assistance Fund of the Telangana government.
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