4 times cricketers dedicated their victories to certain calamities

There are two issues that are filling up most of the space on both the print as well as the broadcast medium: sport and devastation.

In the former, India are experiencing delight with the cricket team winning the Test match at Nottingham and the others winning medals at a canter in the Asian Games. In the latter, however, there is sadness as Kerala continues to battle its way out of the ravaging floods that have disrupted its normal life completely.

In the past, Indian sportspersons have been kind enough to come forward and help victims in need and yet another example of that was seen on Wednesday when the Indian cricket team decided to give away its full match fees to the victims of the flood disaster in the southern state following its thumping win over England at Nottingham.

Here's a look at that and other instances when either a player or the team as a whole dedicated or contributed to a larger cause:

When the Indian team donated their entire match fee to the Kerala flood victims

On Wednesday, India completed only their seventh win on English soil when they thumped the hosts by 203 runs at Trent Bridge. At the post-match presentation, skipper Virat Kohli dedicated the triumph to the folks of Kerala, whose normal life had gone for a toss following the maddening downpour all across the state.

After the game had been completed, Kohli and the rest of the team also decided to donate the entire match fee to the victims of the flood, thereby doing their bit in helping the needy.

#ENDvIND It is an excellent gesture by the Indian team to not only dedicate the win to Kerala flood victims but also donate the entire match fees.

— Gautam Bhattacharya (@gbsaltlake) August 22, 2018

When Manoj Tiwary dedicated his performance to his fellow Kolkatans

Tiwary celebrates his maiden ODI ton

Manoj Tiwary may not have enjoyed a glorious run with the Indian Cricket team, but in his short time with the side, he had one unforgettable moment with the side when he made his first ever ODI hundred against the West Indies at Chennai in a winning cause and also won the Player of the Match award in the process.

In the post-match presentation, the right-hander dedicated his performance to those passed away a few days earlier in a hospital tragedy in Kolkata.

"I enjoyed it. It wasn't coming onto the bat, it made my game easier. Generally I play spin pretty well, so I made sure I took advantage of the loose balls. I have to say that the team management have backed me really well, and made me comfortable in the dressing room. I didn't hydrate enough before the match, that is my mistake. I want to dedicate the award to all the people who died in the Calcutta Hospital tragedy," he had said then.

When Kohli and others showed their concern for Chennai

Kohli and co. showed their humane side in 2015

In late 2015, Chennai experienced arguably its worst hour, when floods completely derailed normal life in the city. At such a distressing time, cricketers from the Indian team came out in support of those affected by it, that included the likes of Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane and others.

“I would like to dedicate this victory to the victims affected by the Chennai floods. I think that’s been a very unfortunate few weeks and my thoughts go out to all the people who have lost their family members.

“The family members of some of our players (Vijay and Ashwin) were also stuck in one place for long time, for them to come out and play, shows commendable character. I hope it (victory) brings some joy to the people of Chennai,” Kohli had said at the time, after the team had defeated South Africa 3-0 at home.

When Sachin Tendulkar dedicated India's win to the Mumbai terror attacks victims

Tendulkar was quite brilliant that day in Chennai

India's financial capital- Mumbai- found itself in tension and sadness in 2008, when terrorists attacked the iconic Taj hotel. Everybody, in India, had just topic to discuss at the time and the England cricket team, on tour to India returned back after leaving midway.

The Tests were shifted to Chennai and Mohali and chasing 387 for a win in the fourth innings, Sachin Tendulkar played possibly his best Test innings, making an unbeaten century to help India chase down the massive score.

He later dedicated the victory to those affected by the blasts in Mumbai.

"To score 387 on a track where the ball was bouncing and jumping awkwardly was great. Cricket is a lesser thing compared to what happened in Mumbai and we are with those who lost their dear ones," he said.