The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced it will release INR 1 crore immediately to support the treatment of Anshuman Gaekwad. The former India batter and coach has been battling cancer for some time, prompting widespread calls for financial assistance for the 71-year-old.
“After approval from the BCCI Apex Council, Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary, instructed the Board to release Rs 1 crore with immediate effect to provide financial assistance to Mr. Gaekwad,” a BCCI statement said. Shah has also spoken to Gaekwad’s family to assess 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,” Shah said. “The BCCI will continue to monitor Mr. Gaekwad’s progress and is confident that he will come out of this phase strongly.”
Gaekwad played in 40 Tests and 15 ODIs during his international career from 1975 to 1987.
