Cricketing greats such as Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Gautam Gambhir have pledged their support to Indian Cricketers Association (ICA). According to ICA's president Ashok Malhotra, the association has decided to financially help 30 cricketers across the country.

The association has so far raised Rs 39 lakhs to help former cricketers. Malhotra said: "Big names like Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Gautam Gambhir and Gundappa Viswanath have joined us and that is a major boost to our initiative. A corporate from Gujarat has also offered its support."&nbsp;

According to sources, former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin has also pledged his support to the initiative. He has decided to financially contribute to help the players in need.&nbsp;

The donations will be accepted till May 15 after which they will shortlist five to six players from each domestic zone (north, east, west, south and central).&nbsp;

The ICA itself has donated Rs 10 lakhs and has over 1,750 former cricketers registered with them. BCCI had given Rs 2 crore in February to begin its operations.

Cricketing greats such as Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Gautam Gambhir have pledged their support to Indian Cricketers Association (ICA). According to ICA's president Ashok Malhotra, the association has decided to financially help 30 cricketers across the country.

Cricketing greats such as Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Gautam Gambhir have pledged their support to Indian Cricketers Association (ICA). According to ICA's president Ashok Malhotra, the association has decided to financially help 30 cricketers across the country. The association has so far raised Rs 39 lakhs to help former cricketers. Malhotra said: "Big names like Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Gautam Gambhir and Gundappa Viswanath have joined us and that is a major boost to our initiative. A corporate from Gujarat has also offered its support." According to sources, former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin has also pledged his support to the initiative. He has decided to financially contribute to help the players in need. The donations will be accepted till May 15 after which they will shortlist five to six players from each domestic zone (north, east, west, south and central). The ICA itself has donated Rs 10 lakhs and has over 1,750 former cricketers registered with them. BCCI had given Rs 2 crore in February to begin its operations.

Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev among others to support players amid coronavirus

A star-studded charity game to aid Australian&nbsp;bushfire&nbsp;relief was on Thursday moved from the Sydney Cricket Ground to Melbourne due to forecast torrential rain, forcing some players to drop out.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bushfire-cricket-bash-to-feature-yuvraj-singh-sachin-tendulkar-and-many-more-stars-278295">'Bushfire Cricket Bash' to feature Yuvraj Singh, Sachin Tendulkar, Lara at Sydney stadium</a>

Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting were to come out of retirement to skipper the teams on Saturday to raise money for victims of the blazes which began in September and have left at least 33 people dead and thousands of homes destroyed.

It was scheduled as a curtain-raiser to the Twenty20 Big Bash League final, but with downpours expected, Cricket Australia (CA) said it would no longer be possible at the SCG.

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Instead, it will be played on Sunday at the smaller Junction Oval in Melbourne following a T20 clash between the Australia and England women's teams.

Warne, Michael Hussey, and Michael Clarke were among those forced out due to prior commitments.

"We have moved the&nbsp;Bushfire&nbsp;Bash from the SCG because we want to provide every opportunity for the BBL final to be played on Saturday night," said CA chief Kevin Roberts, amid concerns that the pitch could be damaged if there was a game beforehand.

Adam Gilchrist will now captain one of the teams in Warne's absence with Australian Test skipper Tim Paine acting as coach. The Ponting team will be coached by Sachin Tendulkar.

Other international&nbsp;stars taking part include Wasim Akram, Brian Lara, Courtney Walsh, and Justin Langer.

Match profits will go to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund.

The Sydney Sixers will face either the Melbourne Stars or Sydney Thunder in the BBL final, weather permitting.

A star-studded charity game to aid Australian bushfire relief was on Thursday moved from the Sydney Cricket Ground to Melbourne due to forecast torrential rain, forcing some players to drop out.

A star-studded charity game to aid Australian bushfire relief was on Thursday moved from the Sydney Cricket Ground to Melbourne due to forecast torrential rain, forcing some players to drop out. Also read: 'Bushfire Cricket Bash' to feature Yuvraj Singh, Sachin Tendulkar, Lara at Sydney stadium Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting were to come out of retirement to skipper the teams on Saturday to raise money for victims of the blazes which began in September and have left at least 33 people dead and thousands of homes destroyed. It was scheduled as a curtain-raiser to the Twenty20 Big Bash League final, but with downpours expected, Cricket Australia (CA) said it would no longer be possible at the SCG. With the #BigAppeal approaching, exciting details about the star-studded sides have emerged! Details: https://t.co/BOYAVMPdk6 pic.twitter.com/6rrAqFzQk8 — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) February 6, 2020 × Instead, it will be played on Sunday at the smaller Junction Oval in Melbourne following a T20 clash between the Australia and England women's teams. Warne, Michael Hussey, and Michael Clarke were among those forced out due to prior commitments. "We have moved the Bushfire Bash from the SCG because we want to provide every opportunity for the BBL final to be played on Saturday night," said CA chief Kevin Roberts, amid concerns that the pitch could be damaged if there was a game beforehand. Adam Gilchrist will now captain one of the teams in Warne's absence with Australian Test skipper Tim Paine acting as coach. The Ponting team will be coached by Sachin Tendulkar. Other international stars taking part include Wasim Akram, Brian Lara, Courtney Walsh, and Justin Langer. Match profits will go to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund. The Sydney Sixers will face either the Melbourne Stars or Sydney Thunder in the BBL final, weather permitting.

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