Chennai Super Kings contributes Rs 3 lakh towards Jacob Martin\'s treatment

Chennai Super Kings contributes Rs 3 lakh towards Jacob Martin’s treatment

Jacob Martin, 46, who played 10 One-Day Internationals between 1999 and 2001, met with a road accident in December and sustained injuries to his lungs and liver.

cricket Updated: Jan 22, 2019 23:38 IST
File image of Jacob Martin(Twitter)

Chennai Super Kings has contributed Rs 3 lakh towards the treatment cost of former India and Baroda cricketer Jacob Martin, who is on life support at a Vadodara hospital.

Martin, 46, who played 10 One-Day Internationals between 1999 and 2001, met with a road accident in December and sustained injuries to his lungs and liver.

“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.

First Published: Jan 22, 2019 23:23 IST