Press Release
Celebrate your cricket passion on eBay Auction of autographed cricket bats in support of Concern India Foundation
Mumbai, September 19, 2005: Continuing with its commitment to support the charitable causes eBay India, India’s leading online marketplace, in association with Concern India Foundation, a non profit public charitable trust, presents all cricket lovers, across the globe an opportunity to attain cricket bats autographed by the most celebrated cricket stars.
The exclusive cricket bats that were autographed by the celebrated cricketers for a charitable cause are being put on auction by the Concern India foundation on eBay India. This collector’s edition bats are on auction on eBay India from Monday, September 19, 2005 to Friday, September 30, 2005.
The five autographed bats available for auction can be seen on www.eBay.in/charity <http://www.ebay.in/charity>:
1. Bat autographed by Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid autographed this bat to support Concern India Foundation during the Bangalore test match in March 2005
2. Bat autographed by Indian cricket team Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble, Virendra Sehwag, Mahendra Doni, Harbhajan Singh, Mohammed Kaif, Rahul Dravid, Zaheer Khan & S Sriram autographed this bat to support Concern India Foundation during the Kanpur One Day International in April 2005.
3. Bat autographed by Indian cricket team Rahul Dravid, Irfan Pathan, Zaheer Khan, VVS Laxman, Anil Kumble, Ajit Agarkar & Rajesh Pawar autographed this bat to support Concern India Foundation in Hyderabad..
4. Bat autographed by Indian cricket team ISourav Ganguly , Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, V V S Laxman, Dinesh Kaarthick, Irfan Pathan, Lakshmipathi Balaji, Harbhajan Singh, Anil Kumble, Zaheer Khan, Yuvraj Singh & Ashish Nehra autographed this bat to support Concern India Foundation during the Bangalore test match in April 2005.
5. Bat autographed by Pakistan cricket team Inzamam-ul-Haq (capt), Shahid Afridi, Yasir Hameed, Younis Khan, Yousuf Youhana, Asim Kamal, Abdul Razzaq, Kamran Akmal, Mohammad Sami, Arshad Khan, Danish Kaneria, Taufeeq Umar, Rana Naved-ul-Hasan, Shoaib Malik, Salman Butt, Mohammad Khalil autographed this bat to support Concern India Foundation during the Bangalore test match in April 2005.
All the proceeds from the auction will go to Concern India Foundation, which supports development-oriented organisations in the areas of education, health, community development and the environment.
eBay has been an active pursuant in upbringing charity fundraising, where NGO’s like Mouth & Foot Painting Artists Association, CRY, Spastics Society of India, Help Age, Indian Red Cross Society, Cancer Patients Aid Association & Welfare of Stray Dogs along with Concern India Foundation, have discovered a successful platform to raise funds.
About Concern India Foundation
Concern India Foundation, a non-profit public charitable trust, was started in 1991 with the objective of ‘Helping People Help Themselves’. Our aim is to help make every underprivileged individual self-reliant, creating a society of independent people living with dignity. We provide financial and non-financial support to development-oriented organizations working with the most vulnerable people of society.
The key areas of focus / issues for support are – education, health, community development and the environment. Through these issues we are able to provide support to destitute and orphaned children, deserted and abused women, tribals, the disabled and the aged.
Concern India Foundation reaches out to over 120 NGOs through its offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai and Pune (Resource Centre).
About eBay India
eBay India (www.ebay.in), India’s leading online marketplace, is India’s biggest online trading community where anyone can sell or buy almost anything. eBay India is a trading platform offering auctions, quick buy and classifieds modes of person-to-person trading. There are a wide range of products listed on eBay India in an array of categories including Art & Antiques, Apparel, Bollywood, Books & Magazines, Cars & Bikes, Computers, Home and Personal Loans, Electronics, Cameras & Optics, Movies, Music, Health & Beauty, Gifts, Home, Jewellery, Mobile Phones, Real Estate, Toys & Baby Products, Travel etc. eBay India is a 100% subsidiary of eBay.com, The World’s Online Marketplace®.
About eBay.com
Founded in September 1995, eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY) is The World’s Online Marketplace® for the sale of goods and services by a diverse community of individuals and small businesses. Today, the eBay community includes more than a hundred million registered members from around the world. People spend more time on eBay than any other online site, making it the most popular shopping destination on the Internet.
People from all over the world buy and sell on eBay. Currently, eBay has local sites that serve Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In addition, eBay has a presence in Latin America through its investment MercadoLibre.com.
For further information, please contact:
Deepa Thomas
eBay India
Tel: 91-22-56690000
dthomas@ebay.com <mailto:dthomas@ebay.com>
Bali is full of memorable moments, and some of them involve animals. Temple monkeys tug at bags, beach dogs nap near sunbeds, and cats wander into cafés like they own the place. Most interactions are harmless, but a bite or scratch can change the day quickly, because you may need immediate medical care and follow-up treatment. This is where Bali travel insurance becomes more than a box to tick.
In this article, you will explore whether animal bite treatment is insured, the exclusions, and the steps to claim easily in Bali.
Why Animal Bites in Bali Need Special Attention
Bites are not only about the visible wound. Insurers and doctors both treat them as medical events that can pose an infection risk, especially when the bite breaks the skin.
A scratch that looks small in the moment can still lead to:
● A doctor’s examination and wound cleaning
● Medicines and dressings
● Follow-up consultations if the doctor advises observation or further care
From an insurance perspective, this matters because claims are usually assessed on medical necessity and documentation, not on how dramatic the injury appears in a photo.
How International Travel Insurance Looks at an Animal Bite
Most travel policies are built around emergency medical expenses for unexpected illness or accidental injury abroad. A bite or scratch usually fits the accidental injury bucket, but coverage is rarely blanket.
In many plans, the following may be considered if a doctor prescribes them and bills and medical notes support them:
● Consultation and outpatient treatment
● Emergency care and procedures, such as wound dressing or stitches, if clinically required
● Prescribed medicines and investigations
● Hospitalisation if the treating doctor confirms it is needed
Common Reasons Claims Get Reduced or Rejected
This is the part travellers often miss. Insurers usually do not deny claims because an animal was involved. Claims become difficult when the event looks avoidable, the reporting is delayed, or the paperwork is weak.
Avoidable-Risk Situations Insurers Scrutinise
Policies commonly exclude or limit claims linked to unsafe conduct or preventable exposure. For animal bites, scrutiny may increase if the incident appears connected to:
● Provoking, feeding, or trying to handle wild animals
● Ignoring warning signs at tourist spots
● Being intoxicated at the time of the incident
● Activities that a policy lists as excluded or restricted
The takeaway is simple: if your own description sounds like a risky choice rather than a sudden accident, the insurer may challenge it.
Delays, Missing Papers, and Policy Conditions
Even when your incident is genuinely accidental, claims can still stall due to basics such as:
● Not informing the insurer or assistance partner within the required time
● Missing itemised bills, prescriptions, or clinical notes
● No proof of travel dates or passport entry details when requested
● Submitting only pharmacy slips without a doctor’s consultation record
International travel insurance is paperwork-driven. If you document it well, you reduce the chance of avoidable back-and-forth.
What to Do If You Are Bitten or Scratched in Bali
Your health comes first, always. But a few sensible steps can protect your recovery and keep your insurance file clean.
Medical Steps That Help You and Your Claim
Act fast, stay calm, and get proper care before worrying about bills.
● Clean the wound promptly and seek medical care, even if it seems minor
● Follow the doctor’s advice, including follow-ups if recommended
● Avoid self-medicating in place of a clinical assessment, because insurers often ask for a doctor’s report
Claim Notes and Documents to Collect
Keep these handy; they’ll save time and avoid follow-up questions later.
● Doctor’s notes that mention the nature of injury, treatment given, and advised next steps
● Prescriptions and pharmacy invoices
● Itemised hospital or clinic bills
● A brief written note of where and when it happened, while it is still fresh in your mind
Final Word
Animal bites in Bali are not rare, and they are not always dramatic, which is exactly why travellers underestimate them. Many travel policies can cover bite-related medical treatment when it is accidental and medically necessary, but the outcome depends on your policy terms and the quality of your documentation. If you buy cover thoughtfully, keep the assistance number handy, and respond sensibly if an incident happens, you give yourself the best chance of both good medical care and a smoother claim experience.
