UP cricket association to distribute one-time payment for ex-Ranji players amid COVID

Lucknow, May 15: In a major development, the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) has decided to provide financial relief to the former Ranji players amid the second COVID-19 wave as it will be distributing one-time payment for Ex Ranji cricketers who have attained 50 years of age.

 

Taking to Twitter, the association stated, "UPCA acknowledges the contribution of Ex Ranji cricketers hence in order to provide financial assistance to such cricketers during the ongoing pandemic, it has decided to distribute one time payment for Ex Ranji cricketers who has attained 50 years of age."

 

 

The assistance has been categorised as per number of matches played by the cricketer i.e. 1to 5 matches - Rs 50,000, 6 to 15 matches - Rs 75,000, 16 to 24 matches - Rs 1,00,000.

 

 

"The association has previously benefitted many cricketers under the aforesaid scheme. It should also be noted that the aforesaid amount will be paid by the association as one time payment only. All essential documents and communications have been sent to the eligible cricketers under this scheme and advised ex cricketers to initiate the procedure."

 

 

The rising COVID-19 cases saw the BCCI suspend the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League on May 4 and many such sporting tournaments.