"We are saddened and join our fellow Indian citizens in condemning the dastardly Pulwama Terror attack. Our heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyred soldiers," Khanna wrote in a letter to COA, office bearers and state units. "I request the Committee of Administrators that BCCI should contribute at least Rs 5 crore through the appropriate government agencies to the families of the martyred soldiers," the acting president further wrote.The acting president, in his own capacity also requested the state associations as well as the IPL franchises to make generous contribution to the cause. "I am also going to request the state associations and the respective Indian Premier League franchise owners to consider making contributions. "Khanna also requested that a two-minute silence be observed in the memory of the martyred soldiers during the opening game of the India vs Australia series as well as the IPL.

Source: Economic Times February 17, 2019 07:41 UTC