Around 100 needy physically challenged cricketers have been provided financial aid with the help of former Australian skipper Steve Waugh's manager Harley Medcalf during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Physically Challenged Cricket Association of India (PCCAI) announced on Thursday.

PCCAI secretary Ravi Chauhan said each cricketer was provided an amount of Rs 5000. "Each player was given Rs 5000 during the ongoing tough times," Chauhan told PTI. The association further aims to extend its support to 400 physically challenged cricketers in need of help.