Cricket fraternity helps former player Jacob Martin, who is battling for life

Jacob Martin, a former Indian cricketer and ex-Baroda captain, is battling for his life and is currently on ventilator at a hosptital in Vadodara. He had sustained injuries to his lungs and liver in a road accident on December 28.

As per reports, Martin's wife had written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) seeking help and the board sanctioned Rs 5 lakh.

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly also came forward to help and effected a bank transfer in Martin's favour. Former Baroda Cricket Association secretary Sanjay Patel was among those who offered help to Jacob's family. Patel is also organising funds to meet the high cost of Martin’s treatment.

Krunal Pandya, elder brother of Hardik Pandya, has left a blank cheque with Patel. "Sir, please fill up whatever is needed, but nothing less than Rs 1 lakh," Krunal told Patel, according to reports.

Patel also received assurance of help from Team India head coach Ravi Shastri.

Zaheer Khan, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan and Munaf Patel have also come forward to help Martin's family.

Meanwhile, IPL team Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has contributed Rs 3 lakh towards the treatment.

"Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited transferred a sum of Rs three lakh towards the medical expenses of Martin," K S Viswanathan, CEO, Chennai Super Kings, said.

"We got it touch with Baroda Cricket Association officials to understand his financial situation. We hope and pray for his speedy recovery," Viswanathan added.

Martin, who played ten ODIs for India, made his debut under Ganguly in September 1999.

He scored 158 runs at an average of 22.57 while playing five games under Ganguly's captaincy and another five under Sachin Tendulkar's leadership.

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