“Words fall short to express how overwhelmed we feel” - Virat Kohli tweets as COVID-19 fundraising campaign raises over INR 11 crore

Indian captain Virat Kohli on Friday thanked everyone who donated to the COVID-19 relief fundraising campaign started by him and wife Anushka Sharma. Kohli announced that they have, so far, collected over ₹11 crore through the initiative.

Kohli and Anushka had announced the fundraising campaign for COVID-19 relief last week through their official social media accounts. The couple themselves made a donation of ₹2 crore towards the cause.

Taking to his Twitter account, Kohli shared in his latest post:

“Words fall short to express how overwhelmed we feel to have exceeded our target not once, but twice, thanks to each one of you. To everyone who has donated, shared, & helped in any way, I want to say a big thank you. We are #InThisTogether & we will overcome this together.”

He revealed that an amount of ₹11,39,11,280 had been accumulated through the COVID-19 fundraiser. A couple of days back, Kohli informed the MPL Sports Foundation had contributed ₹5 crore towards the fight against COVID-19.

Words fall short to express how overwhelmed we feel to have exceeded our target not once, but twice, thanks to each one of you. To everyone who has donated, shared, & helped in any way, I want to say a big thank you. We are #InThisTogether & we will overcome this together. pic.twitter.com/M7NeqDc532

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 14, 2021

Announcing the COVID-19 fundraiser last week, Kohli and Anushka jointly appeared in a video and made an appeal for donations. The Indian captain stated:

"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. Anushka and I have started a campaign on Ketto to raise funds for COVID-19 relief, and we would be grateful for your support. No amount is too small to save lives."

Australian cricketers have been actively involved in India’s battle against COVID-19

Anushka and I have started a campaign on @ketto, to raise funds for Covid-19 relief, and we would be grateful for your support. Let’s all come together and help those around us in need of our support.I urge you all to join our movement. Link in Bio! 🙏#InThisTogether pic.twitter.com/RjpbOP2i4G

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 7, 2021

Apart from Indian stars, the Australian cricket fraternity has also been doing its best to try and aid India in its fight against COVID-19.

A couple of days back, prominent current and former Australian cricketers featured in a video through which they appealed for donations to aid India. UNICEF Australia, the Australian Cricketers Association (ACA) and Cricket Australia (CA) are working together to support India’s COVID-19 relief measures. The video was part of the same initiative.

Australian fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Jason Behrendorff have both donated to UNICEF Australia's India COVID-19 Crisis Appeal. Cricket Australia itself donated AUD 50,000 to help India procure oxygen, testing equipment and vaccines.

Thanks to each & every one of you who has donated so far. But there is still so much to be done. Let us all continue to serve & support our country. Every little bit makes a difference. Link in bio.Stay home, stay safe & step out only when necessary. 🙏#InThisTogether #ActNow pic.twitter.com/Ily267iaeY

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 10, 2021