On August 6, former West Indies pacer Winston Benjamin had asked for Sachin Tendulkar’s assistance in terms of equipment for aspiring cricketers and for the cricket infrastructure in West Indies.
Benjamin had requested Sachin to donate cricket kits which he can distribute to young and budding cricketers.
“Mr Tendulkar, could you assist me if you were in my position? He (Mohammed Azharuddin) sent some equipment. Congratulations Azhar! And thank you very much for your assistance. Stay in touch.”
however, Tendulkar did not respond to the request, at least on social media and we don’t know if he has got in touch with him secretly.
“Previously, we used to have a tournament in Sharjah where it just became a benefit game for cricketers from different countries. I don’t want 20000 US dollars and all I want is somebody to say ‘here is some equipment- 10-15 bats’. So that, I can give them to the youngsters,” said Benjamin in a YouTube interview with a veteran sports journalist.
Meanwhile, Now, Benjamin’s request has been heard by Puma cricket who has promised to sent kits for the budding cricketers in West Indies. Puma India replied to a post and confirmed the development.
“We hear you, Winston. Let’s get these kids padded up,” tweeted Puma.
This will not be the first time the sports brand has stepped in to help people in the cricketing circuit.
We hear you, Winston. Let’s get these kids padded up 🤝#WinstonBenjamin https://t.co/YxE13p5EyF
— PUMA Cricket (@pumacricket) August 12, 2022
In 2021, it stepped in to support Zimbabwe’s left-handed batter Ryan Burl and his teammates with brand new shoes after he had tweeted a heartbreaking photo of his ripped shoes and asked for help through social media.
Benjamin made his Test debut against India in 1987. He went on to play 21 Tests and 85 ODIs, picking 161 wickets overall in international cricket. Currently, he has been coaching school kids in Antigua.