Beersheba Cricket Club rescues stranded Indian researchers in Israel

Many lives in Israel have been in danger lately with extensive airstrikes carried out in the southern part of the country. Palestinian militant group Hamas has fired more than 3,000 rockets over Israel during the past seven days, pushing more than half of Israel’s population into shelter houses. Owing to this, several Indian researchers were left stranded at University with no proper facilities. However, a cricket club came to their rescue.

The Indian researchers were stuck at the Ben-Gurion University in the Negev southern region with rockets raining over the country’s south during the past week. The researchers were even struggling for proper food and shelter under the complete siege before a cricket club nearby helped them. The Beersheba Cricket Club building, located near the University, is actually a shelter house with an underground floor, opened its door for the local residents. Members of the club extended the kind gesture to Indian researchers who were looking for proper protection.

Cricket club rescues Indian researchers in Israel

“Some of the Indian researchers also play for the cricket club and are like part of our family. But we told them that anybody looking for a safe shelter is welcome to use our facility,” Naor Gudker, the Chairman of Beersheba Cricket Club, was quoted as saying by News18.”

“There are several Indian researchers staying with us during the past week, both boys and girls, and we have tried to make things as comfortable as possible, extending them all possible help. Some of them are not fully aware of the safety regulations and me and my colleagues have tried to make them aware of all the precautions to be taken to keep them safe,” he added.

The Indian researchers were overwhelmed by the cricket club’s gesture as they heaped praises on their services. “The club has not only made Indian students feel secure but, in a way, has been pampering them. They have access to snacks, tea, and coffee and can use the gym and the entertainment system it helps distract us from the ongoing misery”, said Ankit Chauhan, a doctoral student at the University.

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