Mumbai, July 14: In a noble gesture, the BCCI on Sunday decided to release Rs one crore for the treatment of former India coach Anshuman Gaekwad, who is battling blood cancer at a medical facility in London. BCCI's decision has come following emotional appeals for support from former captain Kapil Dev and Sandip Patil, who had enjoined the cricket board to help Gaekwad. Rahul Dravid Refuses INR 2.5 Cr 'Extra' Bonus From BCCI After T20 World Cup 2024 Triumph, Cites Equal Distribution of Rewards.

"Mr. Jay Shah has instructed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to release Rs 1 crore with immediate effect to provide financial assistance to India's veteran cricketer Mr Anshuman Gaekwad, who is battling cancer," BCCI apex council said in a statement. Gaekwad, son of former India captain D K Gaekwad, is undergoing treatment for blood cancer at the King's College Hospital in London. Jay Shah to Leave BCCI? Crucial Decision Awaits with ICC Chairman Elections Scheduled in November 2024.

"Shah has also spoken to Mr Gaekwad's family to take stock of 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," the statement continued. "The BCCI will continue to monitor Mr Gaekwad's progress and is confident that he will come out of this phase strongly," it added. The 71-year-old Gaekwad played 40 Tests and 15 ODIs for India between 1975 and 1987.

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