Heather Knight and Sophia Dunkley sign up as NHS volunteers

Heather Knight, England skipper, is keeping herself busy and trying to help people during this coronavirus pandemic by signing up as one of the National Health Service volunteers.

Earlier in the week, the British government asked for at least 250,000 volunteers to come forward to support an overburdened health department that is dealing with a fast-spreading COVID-19. So far, more than 700,000 are have already signed up to help with delivering medicines, transporting patients and also speaking to those who are staying alone.

Sophia Dunkley, the young allrounder, has also put her name forward as a volunteer.

“We’ve got quite a lot of free time at the moment and apart from trying our best to stay fit there isn’t masses to do,” said Knight, whose brother is a doctor. “I think it’s really important that we try and help as much as we can. I’ve signed up to the government’s NHS Volunteer Scheme to do my bit."

Heather Knight, who has been keeping herself fit by following a personalised training program sent in by the England and Wales Cricket Board, said she is keen to help as much as possible. 

“I’ve made myself available to talk to people who are home alone, lonely and self-isolating and I’ve also offered to transport medicines," she said.

“I think Dunks has also volunteered, which is great. We all need to stay home, protect the NHS and help save lives but this scheme, if you’re in a position to help, is another way to help those on the frontlines.”

Earlier, it was announced that the start of the professional season would be postponed until May 28. England are scheduled to host both India and South Africa during the summer in the lead-up to the ODI World Cup in New Zealand.