The Rajasthan Royals (RR) fast bowler, Jaydev Unadkat has decided to donate 10 percent of his Indian Premier League (IPL) salary to help enhance the medical resources in India to fight the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been adversely affecting the people of the country. His IPL salary is ₹8.40 crores to play for the Rajasthan Royals (RR).

In a video message posted by the fast bowler on Twitter, Jaydev Unadkat was heard saying, “I would like to share something that I have been feeling over the last couple of weeks. Our country is going through a lot of distress and for that matter, I know how privileged we are in this position to play cricket. “

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He further added, “I know how painful a personal loss can be and how worrying it can be to witness your close friends fighting for their lives. I have been through both. Yet, I am not saying it is right or wrong to play cricket at the moment but honestly, it is difficult to stay away from family and friends in this situation.”

I am contributing 10% of my IPL salary towards providing essential medical resources for those in need. My family will make sure it reaches the right places. Jai Hind! pic.twitter.com/XvAOayUEcd

— Jaydev Unadkat (@JUnadkat) April 30, 2021

In the video, Jaydev Unadkat also elaborated, “All I feel is that this game brings a much-needed distraction in these uncertain times. It brings joy to many. My heart goes out to those affected in these times. Please stay strong. Let us all come together, contribute and help each other in whatever way we can.”

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Unadkat was one of the cricketers to have witnessed the first wave of the pandemic which clashed with the Ranji Trophy final in 2019-20. He had led Saurashtra to victory during the early days of the coronavirus. Currently, RR is standing at 7th place with just a couple of wins in the 6 matches they have played so far.