<p>Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat will donate 10 percent of his IPL salary to help Covid-19 patients who need essential medical resources as India battles an unprecedented health crisis.</p>.<p>The 29-year-old from Gujarat, who was retained by Rajasthan this year after being bought for Rs 3 crore in 2020 IPL auction, made the announcement on his social media account.</p>.<p>"I am contributing 10% of my IPL salary towards providing essential medical resources for those in need. My family will make sure it reaches the right places. Jai Hind!," Unadkat tweeted.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/cricket/ipl/now-indian-umpire-nitin-menon-australian-umpire-paul-reiffel-pull-out-of-ipl-980365.html" target="_blank">Now, Indian umpire Nitin Menon, Australian umpire Paul Reiffel pull out of IPL</a></strong></p>.<p>India is facing a severe crunch of medical resources like oxygen concentrators, medicines, beds, ventilators in the face of spiralling number of Covid-19 cases, which has surged by 3.86 lakh since Thursday.</p>.<p>"Our country is going through a lot of distress and for that matter I know how privileged we are to be in this position to play cricket," Unadkat wrote.</p>.<p>"I also know how painful a personal loss can be and how worrying it can be to witness your close friends fighting for their lives. I have been through both."</p>.<p>Staging the IPL amid the unprecedented health crisis has led to global criticism.</p>.<p>Unadkat said: "I am not saying it is right or wrong to play cricket at the moment but honestly it is difficult to stay away from family and friends in this situation.</p>.<p>"All I feel is that this game brings a much needed distraction and brings joy for many. My heart goes to all those affected in this time. Please be strong."</p>.<p>Unadkat urged people to get vaccinated and contribute in this fight against the pandemic.</p>.<p>"Let us all come together and fight as a team against this pandemic, contribute and help each in whatever way we can," he said.</p>.<p>"I am contributing my part as well. Please get vaccinated whenever you can, take care and stay safe. We shall overcome this together."</p>.<p>His team Rajasthan Royals has raised 7.5 crores to help India fight the pandemic, while Delhi Capitals also contributed 1.5 crores for the cause.</p>.<p>Punjab Kings' Nicolas Pooran has also decided to donate a part of his IPL salary to India's Covid-19 battle.</p>
<p>Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat will donate 10 percent of his IPL salary to help Covid-19 patients who need essential medical resources as India battles an unprecedented health crisis.</p>.<p>The 29-year-old from Gujarat, who was retained by Rajasthan this year after being bought for Rs 3 crore in 2020 IPL auction, made the announcement on his social media account.</p>.<p>"I am contributing 10% of my IPL salary towards providing essential medical resources for those in need. My family will make sure it reaches the right places. Jai Hind!," Unadkat tweeted.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/cricket/ipl/now-indian-umpire-nitin-menon-australian-umpire-paul-reiffel-pull-out-of-ipl-980365.html" target="_blank">Now, Indian umpire Nitin Menon, Australian umpire Paul Reiffel pull out of IPL</a></strong></p>.<p>India is facing a severe crunch of medical resources like oxygen concentrators, medicines, beds, ventilators in the face of spiralling number of Covid-19 cases, which has surged by 3.86 lakh since Thursday.</p>.<p>"Our country is going through a lot of distress and for that matter I know how privileged we are to be in this position to play cricket," Unadkat wrote.</p>.<p>"I also know how painful a personal loss can be and how worrying it can be to witness your close friends fighting for their lives. I have been through both."</p>.<p>Staging the IPL amid the unprecedented health crisis has led to global criticism.</p>.<p>Unadkat said: "I am not saying it is right or wrong to play cricket at the moment but honestly it is difficult to stay away from family and friends in this situation.</p>.<p>"All I feel is that this game brings a much needed distraction and brings joy for many. My heart goes to all those affected in this time. Please be strong."</p>.<p>Unadkat urged people to get vaccinated and contribute in this fight against the pandemic.</p>.<p>"Let us all come together and fight as a team against this pandemic, contribute and help each in whatever way we can," he said.</p>.<p>"I am contributing my part as well. Please get vaccinated whenever you can, take care and stay safe. We shall overcome this together."</p>.<p>His team Rajasthan Royals has raised 7.5 crores to help India fight the pandemic, while Delhi Capitals also contributed 1.5 crores for the cause.</p>.<p>Punjab Kings' Nicolas Pooran has also decided to donate a part of his IPL salary to India's Covid-19 battle.</p>