Sourav Ganguly extends aid to former cricketer Jacob Martin
New Delhi: Jacob Martin, who is in a critical condition following an accident on 28 December was aided by Sourav Ganguly.
Jacob Martin has been on ventilator after suffering extensive damage to his liver and lungs. According to a report by Telegraph, the former cricketer’s wife has sought the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) help. The board promptly sanctioned Rs 5 lakh for his treatment.
The approximate cost of Martin’s treatment is 70,000 per day.
Team India legend Sourav Ganguly, who was the captain of the national team when Martin made his debut, has come to his aid.
“Martin and I have been teammates and I remember him as a quiet, introvert-type of person. While praying for Martin’s speedy recovery, I’d like his family to know that they don’t stand alone,” Ganguly was quoted as saying by The Telegraph.
Sanjay Patel, a former BCCI and Baroda Cricket Association functionary, has also extended a helping hand for Martin.
“Once I came to know about the accident I tried to help Jacob’s family in every possible way. I have spoken to few well-wishers — including the Maharaja of Baroda Samarjitsinh Gaekwad who donated Rs 1 lakh — and accumulated around Rs 5 lakh for his treatment,” Patel said.
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