New Delhi, April 6: India's leading cueist Pankaj Advani on Monday donated Rs five lakh to PM-Cares Fund to help the country in its fight against the coronavirus.

"A small gesture for a mammoth cause. Contributed Rs 5 Lakhs to the PM CARES Fund. Let's spread awareness, love, compassion and the spirit of unity for the greater good of humanity. Jai Hind," Advani tweeted.

After the establishment of the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM-CARES) Fund by Prime Minister Modi, several sportspersons have come forward to contribute and help the country combat COVID-19. Yuvraj Singh Pledges to Donate Rs 50 Lakh to PM CARES Fund in Fight Against COVID-19 Pandemic.

On April 5, cricketer Yuvraj Singh donated Rs 50 lakh to the PM Cares Fund.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) gave Rs 51 crore to PM-CARES Fund while cricketer Suresh Raina donated Rs 31 lakh to PM-CARES and Rs 21 lakh to Uttar Pradesh CM's Disaster Relief Fund.

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar donated Rs 50 lakh to aid the battle against COVID-19.The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in India crossed the 4,000 mark, mounting to 4,067, said Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday.

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