JE Sports Desk: Former Indian batter Virender Sehwag has taken a heart-warming step and offered his condolences to the victims of the Odisha train tragedy and took to his social media to announce that he will be offering free education and boarding facilities at Sehwag International School to children who lost parents in the accident.
“This image will haunt us for a long time. In this hour of grief, the least I can do is to take care of the education of children of those who lost their lives in this tragic accident. I offer such children free education at Sehwag International School's boarding facility” tweeted Sehwag along with a photo of the unfortunate accident.
This image will haunt us for a long time.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 4, 2023
In this hour of grief, the least I can do is to take care of education of children of those who lost their life in this tragic accident. I offer such children free education at Sehwag International School’s boarding facility 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/b9DAuWEoTy
Earlier, he was left sad when he came to know about the horrific accident involving Coromandel Express in Odisha on Friday and offered his prayers for the recovery of the injured ones.
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"Extremely sad hearing about this tragic train accident involving Coromandel Express in Odisha. Condolences to all families who have lost their loved ones and prayers for quick recovery of those injured," Sehwag wrote on his Twitter account.
The 44-year-old also appreciated the brave people who were upfront for rescue operations and blood donations in order to help the needy and injured ones in the accident.
Also salute all the brave men and women who have been at the forefront of the rescue operations and the medical team and volunteers who have been voluntarily donating blood . We are together in this 🙏🏼
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 4, 2023
"Also salute all the brave men and women who have been at the forefront of the rescue operations and the medical team and volunteers who have been voluntarily donating blood. We are together in this," he further tweeted.
The whole of the nation's sports fraternity along with former Indian captain Virat Kohli and Olympic gold-medalist Abhinav Bindra were left heartbroken and expressed their grief over the devastating train accident in Odisha's Balasore district.
Saddened to hear about the tragic train accident in Odisha. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families who lost their loved ones and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 3, 2023
Heartbreaking news from Odisha about the devastating train accident. My heart goes out to all those affected and their loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. Please, let's all extend our support and prayers to them. May the injured recover swiftly.
— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) June 3, 2023
Virat is currently in England and preparing for the all-important World Test Championship final against Australia which will take place at the Oval on June 7. He also offered his wishes and prayers for the speedy recovery of those who sustained injuries in the accident.