India's star batsman Rohit Sharma's decision to donate Rs 80 lakh to fight the rapidly-spreading Coronavrius pandemic was lauded by his childhood coach Dinesh Lad.

On Tuesday, Team India's limited-overs vice-captain pledged Rs 45 lakh and Rs 25 lakh to the Prime Minister Cares Fund and Maharashtra's Chief Minister Relief Fund respectively. He also donated R5 lakh each towards Zomato Feeding India, which is helping families affected by the ongoing national lockdown, and the Welfare of Stray Dogs.