In the wake of the terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Pulwama district, the Vidarbha cricket team have decided to donate their Irani Cup prize money to the families of the 40 CRPF jawans who lost their lives. The Vidarbha team earned Rs 25 lakh after defending their Irani Cup title — beating the Ajinkya Rahane-led Rest of India on the basis of first innings lead — at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha, near Nagpur on Saturday.

"Yes, the entire team (players and support staff) have decided to donate their prize money to the families of the martyrs. It was captain Faiz Fazal's idea and he asked me at the tea break [on Saturday] whether we should do this [donate the prize money]. It is wonderful gesture and I am glad every player accepted it.