Former Indian wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani on Saturday surprised everyone present at a function when he pledged to donate his eyes, but retracted from his promise moments later. During an awareness campaign organised in Chennai by Rotary Rajan Eye Bank and Rotary Club of Madras, Kirmani went on to pledge his eyes to Rajan Eye Care, but retracted later, reported The Times of India. “Naan en kankalai dhaanam seikiren, neengalum kan thaanam seiyungal (I am donating my eyes, you too donate your eyes),” said the former Indian cricketer. I was so touched with Rajan’s initiative that I pledged to donate my eyes. But it shouldn’t deter others in coming forward to donate their eyes,” said the 1983 Cricket World Cup winner.

Source: Hindustan Times January 07, 2018 06:33 UTC