IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals salutes COVID warriors from the city


IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals salutes COVID warriors from the city

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Delhi Capitals shows gratitude to frontline warriors through its digital initiative “Salaam Dilli”.

The COVID-19 pandemic waged an unprecedented war, which is being fought unceasingly by the world. The countless frontline workers have risked their lives for the sake of others with their selfless efforts.

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To salute the all the warriors, Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals showed gratitude through its digital initiative “Salaam Dilli” and recognised the contribution of some frontline workers from Delhi NCR.

The Delhi Capitals official match jersey will be bear the “Thank You COVID Warriors” message for the entire duration of this season.

On Thursday, members of the Delhi Capitals squad, including CEO Mr. Dhiraj Malhotra, Assistant Coach Mohammad Kaif, and senior players Ishant Sharma and Amit Mishra, interacted with these COVID heroes through a virtual meet. On the occasion, the participants also unboxed a surprise delivery package, which comprised a letter of gratitude and personalised jerseys on behalf of the Delhi Capitals team.

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Under the ‘Salaam Dilli’ initiative, Delhi Capitals featured following COVID warriors from city:

  • Ms. Manika Bhadwar: Fed underprivileged people through her own kitchen
  • Ms. Pomilla Gupta: Ran a kitchen for stray dogs during the lockdown
  • Mr. Sourav Das & Mrs. Laxmi Das – Distributed home-made masks for free, installed mask vending machines in public places
  • Dr. Atul Gogia – Stood at the frontline to treat COVID patients
  • Ms. Niharika Dwivedi – Donated personal savings to buy air tickets for a family of migrant workers
  • Mr. Amit Phogat & Mr. Ravinder Dharwal – Delhi Police constables who donated, and ran a plasma donation network

The franchise star bowler Ishant Sharma during interaction said, “Throughout the pandemic, frontline workers have dedicated themselves to protecting our population. To all the sanitation workers, doctors, security forces, blood donors, social workers, drivers, and their respective families – this small token of thanks from our team is testament of your service towards humanity.

‘I want to salute you, the real warriors, on behalf of the DC family’: Mohammad Kaif

(Left to Right) Mohammad Kaif with Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Ponting

“It is heartening to see youngsters like Nikarika working and supporting people during these difficult times. Words are not enough to thank these COVID warriors. A big Salaam from all of us for you. As our world continues to battle and survive this pandemic, it’s efforts like yours that will continue to inspire, and make a difference,” said veteran bowler Amit Mishra during the event.

Dhiraj Malhotra said, “At Delhi Capitals, we believe there’s no work greater than service to others. And to serve others amidst a global pandemic, and to take on the responsibility of keeping countless lives safe, is tremendous, to say the least. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts, for your unparalleled service in these tough times going beyond the call of duty.”

Capitals assistant coach Mohammad Kaif said, “It takes real selflessness, humility and desire to be able to put others first in this battle for survival. Therefore, I would like to express my huge gratitude to all of you for making the world a better place. I want to salute you, the real warriors, on behalf of the DC family.”

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