‘Nothing but gratitude’: Kohli hails frontline workers’ role in COVID fight

As the country is battling with the second wave of COVID-19, people are struggling to get hold of basic medical supplies. In such circumstances, help is most welcome in every possible aspect.

Earlier today, the India cricket team captain took to Twitter to show gratitude and acknowledgment for healthcare workers and frontline workers.

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In a tweet, he shared a video and wrote, “I have nothing but gratitude for all the healthcare & frontline workers, I am in awe of their spirit and dedication. I also want to thank all the people who came forward in such difficult times & helped each other. India is grateful to have heroes like you.#InThisTogether”

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On Friday, Kohli and his actor-wife Anushka Sharma announced that they had organised a campaign to raise funds for COVID-19 relief work in India. Virat and Anushka have themselves donated Rs 2 crore to the campaign and urged others to “come together and help our India”.

On Saturday, the India cricket team skipper took to Twitter to unveil that the campaign had received Rs 3.6 crore in donations in just 24 hours. He exclaimed that he was overwhelmed with the response. Anushka too tweeted saying she was grateful to everyone who had donated so far.

“3.6 crores in less than 24 hours! Overwhelmed with the response. Let’s keep fighting to meet our target and help the country. Thank you,” tweeted Kohli.

“Grateful to everyone who has donated so far. Thank you for your contribution Folded hands. We have crossed the half way mark, let’s keep going,” tweeted Anushka

The duo posted a video on Instagram to announce their initiative on Friday.

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“Since the Covid-19 outbreak, our country is going through trying times, our health systems are being challenged, we need to come together and help our India,” Kohli wrote in an Instagram post.