Recently, the young Indian opener, KL Rahul has been in the news for all the wrong reasons be it on or off the field. His batting performances have been extremely forgettable and adding to the insuperable problems was his appearance with team-mate Hardik Pandya on a popular television show in which the duo passed sexist comments against women. Rahul and Pandya then receive temporary suspensions from the BCCI which was revoked pending inquiry.

Recently, a case was registered against Rahul and Pandya in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. In a bid to put him in a positive space, Karnataka batsman Rahul has decided to donate a hefty sum of money to ailing Baroda cricketer Jacob Martin, who has been in the hospital since December 28 following a serious accident which seriously injured his lungs and liver.

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According to a report in Mumbai Mirror on Thursday, Martin’s family confirmed that they have received enormous funds from Rahul but refused to disclose the amount as per the latter’s wishes. According to sources, Rahul’s was the largest individual donation Martin’s family has received. 

The 46-year-old Martin, who has played 10 ODIs from 1999 to 2001 and guided Baroda to Ranji Trophy victory in the 2000-01 season, had received ₹3 lakh from Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and financial assistance Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) and the BCCI.

Martin said that he would like to thank everyone who had helped. Jacob’s wife Khyati said, “They asked about our immediate requirement and the money was transferred into our account the same day.”

Former Indian cricketer can’t wait to leave the hospital. Last week, he was almost on the verge of getting discharged when sudden complications arose and hospital authorities have advised him to remain for another week.

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Talking about his condition, Martin said, “The body is reacting very well to treatment and I am now in a stable condition. I am hoping to be home in a couple of days and I want to return to the ground. I can’t wait for it, I just want to get back to cricket.”