Shoaib Akhtar was one of the first athletes from Pakistan to express his support for India. Akhtar urged the government and people of Pakistan to help India. "It is impossible for any government to tackle the ongoing crisis. I appeal to my government and fans, to help India. India does need a lot of oxygen tanks. I request everyone to donate and raise funds for India and deliver oxygen tanks to them,"

Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria voiced his support for India, The 40 year old Kaneria tweeted, "Good to see that an Australian player is contributing for Indians.

"Prayers with people of India in these catastrophic times. It's time to show solidarity and pray together. I also request all the people out there to strictly follow SOPs, as it is for our safety only. Together we can do it. #StayStrong," he tweeted

"I want to express our solidarity with the people of India as they battle a dangerous wave of COVID-19. Our prayers for a speedy recovery go to all those suffering from the pandemic in our neighborhood and the world. We must fight this global challenge confronting humanity together," the Pakistani PM tweeted.