‘Bowlers do have a big heart’ - Twitterati laud Pat Cummins for donating $50000 to PM Cares Relief Fund

Pat Cummins, the Australian fast bowler, is currently in India where he is taking part in the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), representing the Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Though he hasn’t made much of an impact with the ball in hand, he almost took the Men in Gold and Purple over the line with the bat against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Mumbai.

Amidst his job on the cricket field, the pacer has come up with a heartfelt step. At the present point in time, India is straining through the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The death tolls are increasing at an alarming rate and the total tally of cases doesn’t seem to come down either. Lockdowns are again starting to be implemented across several cities in the country.

Pat Cummins comes forward for the needy

Cummins has lent his helping hand to the ones in distress. The speedster has made a contribution of $50000 to the Prime Minister’s (PM) Relief Fund, an initiative by Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for the purchase of oxygen supplies to Indian hospitals. There have been plenty of reports of people being in distress and straining to find hospital beds and oxygen supplies.

Cummins said that he’s in awe of the love, admiration and support he has found on Indian soil. The veteran seamer put forth a long message on Twitter where he hoped to make a difference to the people of India. He also urged the other cricketers to come forward and make contributions.

After his step, the netizens on social media didn’t take time in lauding him. Twitterati hailed him as a hero for stepping in and contributing wholeheartedly to the noble cause. One of the users said that “bowlers do have a big heart.” It can very well be said that Cummins has garnered a massive fandom after his efforts.

Recently, three Aussie cricketers, including Andrew Tye, Kane Richardson and Adam Zampa pulled out of the tournament. As far as Cummins is concerned, he would be looking to help the Knights climb the ladder in the points table after a rather disappointing start to the tournament.

Here’s how the netizens reacted

Bowlers do have a big heart. Thanks Pat. pic.twitter.com/HarGD8Rpi3

— Aditya (@Itsadityaj) April 26, 2021

Thanks Pat Trending In India At No. One, Thankyou Patty pic.twitter.com/UJ3wJ4GmAR

— Mozammil Qadri (@MozammilQadri2) April 26, 2021

A Australian No1 Test Bowler Donated $50.000(More Than 37 Lakhs) PM Care's Fund For Buy Oxygen 🙏

Thanks Pat ❤️ https://t.co/xfUg07tc7E

— Yash Cult Guru©️ (@Yashcultguru) April 26, 2021

Thanks Pat #Cummins
A player donates $ 50,000 (aprx 37.4 lakh) to the PMcares covid Relief Fund during the diversionary debate on whether to skip the IPL on one side.
It took a foreign player to inspire such a thing ! pic.twitter.com/Dqumk8nJwk

— PREM MEENA (@premmee02511224) April 26, 2021

Pat Cummins has donated $50,000 to PM Cares Fund to purchase oxygen supplies for hospitals in India.

Jaisa maalik waise players 🔥

Thanks pat 😍❤#ThanksPat

— Atharva Bhagawat mad4srk (@Dhamakaaa) April 26, 2021

Finally someone.Thanks Pat ! https://t.co/sthM9WE1WK

— V (@Vinayshreekhur) April 26, 2021

#Cummins #CovidIndia #COVID19
Thanks Pat Cummins You have Not only Donated Money But also Spread Positivity on Social Media by This Act Of Kindness.

Right now Every Twitterati be like : pic.twitter.com/szrYyYzBD3

— Varun Mishra ‎‎ (@Varun_M615) April 26, 2021

Real Hero of Cricket @patcummins30 💯❤️
"Thanks Pat" https://t.co/bhwv2FMHZ2

— Ritesh Patidar 🇮🇳 (@iRiteshPatidar) April 26, 2021

Some cricketers are leaving IPL criticising the system and some are donating funds for recovery. A positive attitude matters. We all know it's a difficult time, but if IPL is giving some positivity to people then there isn't anything bad about it. Thanks Pat.

— 𝚁𝙾𝙷𝙸𝚃 𝙺𝚄𝙼𝙰𝚁 𝚅𝙰𝚂𝙷𝙸𝚂𝙷𝚃𝙷 (@rohitasm17) April 26, 2021

i have No word to thanks pat @patcummins30 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
India never forgot your contribution during the pandemic period https://t.co/BXT4YsCTuG

— Rajesh sharma (@Rajeshs12655522) April 26, 2021

Respect Million times………….
Thanks Pat 🙇‍♂️ https://t.co/Hioi7F5kjd

— ASFI (@WASIQUEHUSSAIN4) April 26, 2021

Pat Cummins donates $50,000 to PM cares fund for oxizen supply to hospitals.@patcummins30 thanks pat. pic.twitter.com/yg07QDFDMq

— Aditya jha aj phenomenal (@Adityajhaajphe1) April 26, 2021

Patty huge Respect @patcummins30 💜🙏🏻

Thanks Pat for this big heart and also showing the mirror to the others who spread only negativity during this #COVID19India ..

you’ve done a great job by donating to PM Cares 🇮🇳❤️
Lot’s of love to you from India 🇮🇳🙏🏻

— Abhimanyu Rai (@amikkrforever) April 26, 2021

The world is one . Thanks Pat https://t.co/E0paxub0wS

— Karan (@KaranChoksi6) April 26, 2021

first with that scintillating knock against CSK and now this. You were born to win hearts mate. Thanks Pat for this kind gesture. @patcummins30 https://t.co/6CGcwjcGfp

— Shamak Layeeq (@shamak_layeeq) April 26, 2021

Thanks Pat Cummins 🤗
Much Love From india ❤️ pic.twitter.com/KxWESBGWGA

— 🇮🇳DIPTI MSDIAN™ 7️⃣ | MaskPodu Whistle Podu (@DhonisAdorer) April 26, 2021

Indians watching Australian cricketer Pat Cummins leading the call to donate in PM Cares fund & help India recover amidst humanitarian crisis while playing #IPL2021
Thanks Pat for this beautiful gesture! pic.twitter.com/zLRrvP3IMl

— Ashok Chaturvedi (@KRISHNA80142342) April 26, 2021