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BCCI to help tsunami victims
December 30, 2004 21:02 IST
The Indian Cricket Board will donate Rs one crore to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund in aid of the tsunami victims, President-elect Ranbir Singh Mahendra said in New Delhi on Thursday.  | Also Read | | |
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Mahendra said the BCCI was also exploring other avenues of generating funds for the thousands of families affected by the giant tidal waves triggered by a massive quake that hit Andaman and Nicobar Islands besides the coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala on Sunday.On specifically asked if the Indian cricket team would play fund-raising matches including against Pakistan on their tour early next year, Mahendra said, "we are exploring all avenues." According to reports, Pakistan has written a letter to the BCCI regarding organising a three-nation benefit match series, also involving Sri Lanka, to mobilise funds for the tsunami victims. Tsunami Strikes: The Complete Coverage
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Sub: Expected much more
I think we expected much more that 1 crore given by the cash rich BCCI. Look at the Football clubs in England how much they ...
Posted by Dhananjay
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Sub: Shame on You BCCI!!!!
You have crores to pay for players who dont even play and donating a paltry sum of 1 Cr for a worthy cause!!!!
Posted by Vishvas
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Sub: BCCI should do more.
BCCI being the richest sports body in India should donate more out of the funds it has. Even Cricketers such as Sachin, Ganguli, Dravid should ...
Posted by Deepak Masta
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Sub: Indian Cricketers - Where are they???
BCCI has announced that they are pledging Rupees 1 crore as aid and also staging a tri-nation tournament to raise money for the Tsunami victims. ...
Posted by Sunder
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Sub: Stingy BCCI
BCCI, the richest sports body in the world contributes a meagre Rs 1 cr., this can be compared to the contribution of Shri Anil Ambani's ...
Posted by Venkat
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