Following suit with Pat Cummings, former Australian cricketer Brett Lee donated Bitcoin towards COVID relief in India. This is approximately worth ₹40 lakh.
“It saddens me deeply to see people suffering due to the ongoing pandemic. I feel privileged to be in a position of making a difference and with that in mind, I’d like to donate 1 BTC (Bitcoin) to Crypto Relief to help with the purchase of oxygen supplies for the hospitals across India,” Lee said in a statement which he posted on Twitter. He added, saying, “India has always been like a second home for me. The love and affection that I have got from the people of this country both during my professional career and even after my retirement, holds a special place in my heart.”
“I request people to please take care, stay at home, wash your hands and head out only if absolutely necessary, wear a mask and maintain social distancing. Well done Pat Cummins for the initiative yesterday,” Lee went on to say.
It is to be noted that bitcoin is not considered legal for transactions in India. Nevertheless, this gesture by the former pacer was widely appreciated by the Twitterati.
Well done @patcummins30 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/iCeU6933Kp
— Brett Lee (@BrettLee_58) April 27, 2021
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