Pak vs Eng: PCB generates Rs13m for flood victims through gate revenue
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has collected Rs 13 million for the Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund. First T20 against England At the National Stadium in Karachi
“Since we had earlier announced that all proceeds from the first T20I against England would go to the PM flood relief funds, we are happy to announce that Rs 13 million has been generated. PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja said in a statement that this amount will be donated to the PM Relief Fund.
“A packed National Stadium witnessed the first T20. Cricket has once again proved that it unites our passionate nation, and thanks to all the spectators who attended the match and contributed to this noble cause.”
Chairman PCB appreciated all those involved in the noble cause of helping the victims.
“PCB stands strongly with those badly affected by the disaster and salutes all those involved in the relief operations.”
A historic and intense monsoon rained nearly three times Pakistan’s three-decade average. Combined with glacial melt, this led to unprecedented flooding.
gave the floodScientists say it has increased due to climate change, which has affected about 33 million of the South Asian country’s 220 million people. It has caused $30 billion worth of damage to homes, crops, bridges, roads and livestock.
PCB Chief Executive Faisal Hasnain said Karachi’s spectators have shown they share the grief of all those affected by the monsoon rains and floods, which have killed nearly 1,500 people and displaced more than a million. have been displaced.
“The PCB is honored to have played a small role in generating funds from the first T20I that will be used in the rehabilitation of some of those affected by these terrible floods.”
I First of seven T20 seriesopener Alex Hales hit a 40-ball 53 – his first international after a three-year absence over a failed recreational drug test – to chase down England’s modest target of 159 in 19.2 overs.
The win gave England a 1-0 lead in the seven-match series.