It will be a historic moment for international cricket as England will play a Test series in Pakistan after 17 years. It starts on December 1.
England Test captain Ben Stokes has performed a noble gesture by declaring that he will donate his match fees from the whole series to flood rescue efforts in Pakistan.
Earlier this year, rain-induced floods had inflicted an estimated loss of $3 billion on the country, caused over 1,700 deaths and displaced eight million people.
Stokes, in a tweet on Monday, announced to donate his match fees for the floods cause, adding that the game had given him a lot in his life and he feels its only right to give something back that goes far beyond cricket.
Stokes said his players have a sense of responsibility and added that the game has been good to him and he wants to repay it this way.
“It is great to be in Pakistan for the first time for this historic series. To be back here after 17 years as a Test side is very exciting. There is a sense of responsibility amongst the playing and support group and to be here is special. The floods that devastated Pakistan earlier this year was very sad to see and has had significant impact on the country and the people,” said Stokes on Twitter.
“The game has given me a lot in my life and I feel it’s only right to give something back that goes far beyond cricket. I will be donating my match fees from this Test series to the Pakistan Flood appeal. Hopefully, this donation can go towards the rebuilding of areas of Pakistan most affected by the flooding,” he added.
