CSK contributes Rs 3 lakh towards Jacob Martin's treatment
Chennai Super Kings has contributed Rs three lakh towards the treatment cost of former India and Baroda cricketer Jacob Martin, who is on life support at a Vadodara hospital.
Martin, 46, who played 10 One-Day Internationals between 1999 and 2001, met with a road accident in December and sustained injuries to his lungs and liver.
"Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited transferred a sum of Rs three lakh towards the medical expenses of Martin," K S Viswanathan, CEO, Chennai Super Kings, said.
"We got it touch with Baroda Cricket Association officials to understand his financial situation. We hope and pray for his speedy recovery," Viswanathan added.
Earlier, Sanjay Patel, a former secretary of the Baroda Cricket Association who has spearheaded efforts to save Martin's life revealed that cricketer Krunal Pandya sent in a blank check.
Regarding Krunal, Patel said that the cricketer told him: "Sir, please fill up whatever is needed, but nothing less than Rs 1 lakh."
"Martin's family was in a dilemma, whether to appeal for help or not. Today, the situation is such that they don't have to ask, members from the fraternity are asking about the amount to transfer," Patel said.
Patel added that the Indian team and its coach Ravi Shastri have also assured the family of any kind of help if needed. A slew of former and active Indian cricketers including Zaheer Khan, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan and Munaf Patel have also pledged their unconditional support to Martin's family.
"It's overwhelming that Zaheer Khan, Yusuf and Irfan Pathan, Munaf Patel, Sourav and Ravi, among others, have come forward to extend a helping hand in this time of distress for Martin's family," Patel said.
Martin who made his India debut under Ganguly in 1999, played ten ODIs scoring 158 runs at an average of 22.57.
