Jasprit Bumrah’s charity initiatives: Who’s benefitting?

Jasprit Bumrah’s charity initiatives- Who’s benefitting? (Source – BCCI)

One of the modern greats and the world’s finest pacer, Team India’s Jasprit Bumrah, celebrated his 31st birthday today on Friday, December 6. Renowned for his impeccable control and fiery pace, Bumrah has often tormented even the best batter of the world with sheer ease. His unorthodox bowling action further adds to making a batter’s life. Talk of a short run-up? Not celebrating much or getting in the face of a batter even after dismissing with an absolute jaffa? Hence, it is not quite surprising when he is often called, ‘The Terminator’.

The Ahmedabad-born has done it all and yet remains quite humble and down to earth. However, when it comes to off-the-field life, not much is known about a low-key cricketer in Bumrah. Especially when it comes to his contribution towards society given the icon and role model he has become for the youngsters around the country, it remains as a rarely known side of the pacer.

On his birthday, let’s peep into the notable philanthropy works of Bumrah:

5. Development of Athletes and promoting Sports among youth

The premier India fast bowler has been supporting and working quietly towards uplifting young lives and has done some commendable work in his bid to contribute towards the well-being and the positive growth of Indian society. Being a sportsperson, it comes as no surprise that Jasprit Bumrah committed to promoting sports among the youth by encouraging them to take up sports and live their dream just like he has been doing for years for Team India.

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He did his bit by visiting the lesser developed regions where it is hard to have access to top-notch sports facilities and equipment. The key reason behind that the 31-year-old believes that sports help in community bonding and overall personality development. Besides he also encouraged youngsters to adopt a fitness regime for overall fitness.

4. Raising awareness for social campaigns

Team India’s bowling leader has channelized and used his fame in the right direction and manner to work toward solving social issues that matter in mainstream Indian society. Having said that, the role of social media has amplified manifolds in bringing awareness among people regarding social causes.

Hence, Bumrah has remained active in promoting charitable projects by motivating his followers and fans to contribute towards various causes. Specifically, Jasprit Bumrah has always remained associated with the education of young kids and hence he actively advocates for the education rights of underprivileged children along with the challenges of mental health.

3. Relief efforts during COVID days

Life took a wild turn a few years back when the COVID pandemic gripped the world and left everyone stranded in some way or the other. In 2019, Bumrah came forward to work with various organizations in helping out with relief efforts viz- supplying basic amenities, medical aids, and food to the needy people.

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Besides, he actively got involved in donating to various relief-based funds, especially during the lockdown phases when life came to a still for most people in the country. Through these efforts, Bumrah displayed his unwavering commitment to community-building welfare and healthcare.

2. Healthcare Initiatives

Apart from his selfless acts during the COVID-19 crisis, Jasprit Bumrah further carried his goodwill by getting involved in various health projects that focussed on the overall healthcare facilities. Notably, he worked for the underprivileged people in the rural areas in raising health awareness and also helping out in providing medical needs to the rural people.

Hence, by using his social presence, he contributed immensely in the health sector irrespective of social and economic of people. His aim was to ensure everyone gets vital medical care, especially the needy ones who cannot afford to get medical treatment away from the big cities.

1. Education sponsorships for poor children

The Gujarat-based speedster has worked tirelessly for underprivileged children. Despite having a hectic schedule with Team India and also having to train hard for international matches, Jasprit Bumrah has struck a fine balance between his cricket career and philanthropic activities. Bumrah has worked tremendously towards the upliftment of poor children with an aim to provide them with quality education.

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For the unversed, Bumrah faced early hardships in life as he lost his father in his childhood days. Hence, having come up the ranks as years passed by made him quite mature to understand the true potential and power of education. Hence, the Indian pacer has always been eager and dedicated to transforming the lives of poor children by sponsoring their education in a bid to improve their future and eventually break the poverty cycle, especially in backward areas.

Conclusion

India cricketer Jasprit Bumrah has duly given back to Indian society with his philanthropy efforts over the years. Being an influential personality and using his fame for good causes, Bumrah has shown his dedication toward social responsibility by sponsoring education for needy kids, and healthcare initiatives thereby discharging positive impact in the building of modern Indian society and going beyond his sports profession to inspire the next generation for the better.

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