Kerala Floods: Cricketers urge fans to support relief cause

The state of Kerala, a part of southern India has over the last couple of weeks witnessed incessant rainfall which has destroyed major parts of the state, while also damaging many homes and buildings. The death toll has also increased to over 350 on Monday and although the rain has receded in some areas, the number of lives lost is set to increase further.

With God’s own country, subject to one of the worst ever destruction by flood, many celebrities over the last couple of days along with voluntary donators, have supported the relief cause by donating money and sending whatever help was possible from them.

Many sportsmen, across different categories of the game, have also contributed to the cause and some of them took an additional responsibility by urging fans and other people to donate and show their support for the humanitarian cause.

I would like to make this appeal &request each one of you to extend support for the ppl in Kerala &contribute generously towards Kerala Cricket Association relief fund & extend support Donate to
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— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 19, 2018

For Victims of Natural Disaster in Kerala ,Gracious God, I pray for the victims of this disaster, Lord, that you would comfort the lives that were spared Lord, and that you would take care of those who perished. I pray and believe that this shall pass soon . Be patient in your sufferings and hardships . Love and Blessings to all . #peaceforkerala #prayersforthevictims #blessingsandlove

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Everyone in Kerala, please be safe and stay indoors as much as you can. Hope the situation recovers soon. Also, thanking the Indian army and NDRF for their incredible support in this critical condition. Stay strong and stay safe.

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 17, 2018

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My thoughts and prayers are with the people affected by the terrible floods in Kerala!!! Place close to my heart. More than 100 dead and 200,000 left homeless.. terrible! #KeralaSOS #kochituskers #KeralaDonationChallenge

— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) August 19, 2018

Prayers are always good but in times of dire need and suffering we all can do more. Right now the victims and families of the #KeralaFloods need our help. Let’s show them that we #StandWithKerala. Even a small contribution to Kerala’s #CMDRF would go a long way.@CMOKerala pic.twitter.com/UFQCVL3G3x

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 14, 2018

God’s own Country needs our help ?

I request everyone to do their bit to help our brothers and sisters in #Kerala – https://t.co/UzevVKSfvi pic.twitter.com/ZPi85imBG1

— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) August 17, 2018

Meanwhile, with India closing on a maiden victory in the ongoing Test series in England, many including off-spinner Harbhajan Singh tweeted about their favourable position, while former England captain Michael Vaughan lashed out at England for their slack performance on the field after winning both the earlier matches.

Conditions today are really good for swing/pace bowling..india have a good chance to get this England batting under 250… what say guys ??

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 19, 2018

As good as England were last week the last 2 sessions today have been as bad as I have seen for a long while …. scratch my balding head how consistently Inconsistent our Test Team is …. #OnOn #ENDvIND

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 19, 2018

India currently lead England by 393 runs, with skipper Virat Kohli (68) and Ajinkya Rahane (1) batting at the crease. Chetshwar Pujara (72) was last man dismissed.