Sehwag Offers Free Education to Children of Odisha Train Accident Victims: Former Indian team opener Virender Sehwag on Sunday showed remarkable compassion for the children of those who passed away in the horrific Friday railway tragedy in Odisha.

Three trains?the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express, the Bengaluru-Howrah super Fast, and a cargo train were involved in the pile-up, resulting in 275 casualties and 1,175 injuries.

Cricket great Virender Sehwag has announced that Sehwag International School in Gurugram would provide free education to children whose parents sadly perished in the deadly Odisha train tragedy.

Sehwag informed his contribution through a tweet where he quoted, "In this hour of grief, the least I can do is to take care of the 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."

View Tweet

🐦 Tweet unavailable

View on Twitter

"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 added.

The Twittersphere, meanwhile, praised Sehwag for his extraordinary act during a time of need. He received many compliments and kind wishes.

View Tweet

🐦 Tweet unavailable

View on Twitter

View Tweet

🐦 Tweet unavailable

View on Twitter

View Tweet

🐦 Tweet unavailable

View on Twitter

Almost every Indian Cricketer sent their condolences and support to the affected families.

View Tweet

🐦 Tweet unavailable

View on Twitter

READ: IND vs AUS WTC Final: Team News, Updated Squads, Match Timing, Pitch Report, Live Streaming, and Telecast Details

Visit ICC CRICKET SCHEDULE for More Recent Cricket Updates

Rahul Chaube

Author at ICC Cricket Schedule

10+ Articles 6+ Years Writing Since 2020

Expertise:

Cricket NewsMatch AnalysisPlayer Updates

Rahul Chaube is team of experienced Author, Editor and News media management.