Cricketers workout from home Infected Kanika was in same hotel as SA team
New Delhi, March 22: With gyms closed and the Indian cricket team players sweated it out inside their homes in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. Fielding coach R. Sridhar gave them fitness tips from home.
In a video shared on Instagram by the Indian cricket team, the official handle, Sridhar is seen doing exercises. “Stay indoors and stay fit. Our fielding coach @coach_rsridhar giving us major fitness goals from home,” the post said.
Test opener Mayank Agarwal made the most of his time at home with workout sessions. Agarwal posted a series of pictures of him working out in the lawn and at home, doing strengthtraining exercises.
ASHWIN LAUDS JANTA CURFEW
As PM Narendra Modi urged people to self isolate on Sunday, India spinner R. Ashwin said that it is an unbelievable start of the ‘Janta curfew’ and hoped that “social distancing can be adhered to in the days to come”.
“Unbelievable start to the #JantaCurfew , pin drop silence as they used to say in school. Hope this is extended beyond this day and social distancing can be adhered to In the days to come. @narendramodi @AmitShah,” the senior off spinner tweeted.
SEHWAG, LAXMAN HAIL ‘WARRIORS’
Former cricketers Virender Sehwag and VVS Laxman hailed the efforts of ‘warriors’. Sehwag took to Twitter to write: “A big Salute to all the warriors who are working tirelessly.
May this pass soon and may there be peace, peace and peace. Om Shanti.” On the other hand, Laxman wrote: “Really proud of each and everyone who are working to combat this. We are all extremely proud of you. I pray that these difficult times pass soon and everyone remain healthy and happy.”
HESSON IMPRESSED IPL franchise Royal Challengers Banglore’s director of cricket, Mike Hesson, is pleased to see ‘Janta Curfew’ being followed in India. Taking to Twitter, Hesson shared a video of Bandra-Worli Sea Link without any vehicular traffic. In general days, the particular stretch sees heavy traffic. “Have seen this view many times from my hotel room over the years but not with less than 1000 cars on it ........ #India is having a curfew today for 14 hours to fight #covid_19 it’s looks like it’s being followed..#jantacurfew #modi #stayathome #corona #covid_19 #seagate,” Hesson wrote. WARNE’S ADVICE
TO FANS
Former Australian spin legend Shane Warne urged fans across the world to adhere to the government guidelines. Taking to Twitter, he wrote, “Just got sent this !!!!! Wow, please, please, please can we all stick together and listen to the Govt and adhere to the advice.” “We have surpassed 3,00,000 coironavirus cases worldwide. Some perspective: the first
1,00,000 took 3 months the second 1,00,000 took 12 days the third 1,00,000 took
3 days,” read a picture shared by the leg-spinner. SACHIN PRAISES INDIANS FOR EFFORT
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday praised all Indians for coming together as a nation even while staying at home and showing support to those in the essential services working overtime to fight Covid-19.
“Today India came together even while staying in our homes. While we are at home there are many who are selflessly performing their duties. Thank you to each one of you for putting us before yourself. The discipline and commitment we showed today needs to continue,” Tendulkar said in a tweet.
GOOD TIME TO INTROSPECT: POLLARD
West Indies’ limited-overs skipper Kieron Pollard believes the break brought upon them by the Covid-19 pandemic is a good time to “introspect”. “It is a good time for introspection, a good time for reflection, a good time to look at where you are as an individual in your career and what you want to achieve going forward,” he was quoted by Jamaica Gleaner.
Agencies
Lucknow, March 22: Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor, who tested positive for coronavirus a few days ago, stayed in the same five-star hotel here as the South African cricket team, who were in India for the ODI series against Virat Kohli and Co. which later got postponed.
“There are reports that she dined in the hotel’s buffet and also attended several guests in the lobby,” an official was quoted as saying on Sunday.
“She was living there at a time when the South African team was staying in the hotel for the ODI match, which eventually was called off. There is information that Kanika was seen briefly attending a news channel’s annual conclave held at the hotel. Therefore, it is important to scan the CCTV footage and list those who came in contact with her.”
The Quinton de Kockled South African cricket team were slated to play
● Kanika has been criticised a lot by netizens for her irresponsible behaviour for not self-quarantining herself upon her return from London and then attending several parties in Lucknow.
three ODIs in India but the series had to be postponed amid the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic.
They came to Kolkata and travelled via Dubai to their respective destinations and have seen been on mandatory quarantine.
Kanika has been criticised a lot by netizens for her irresponsible behaviour for not self-quarantining herself upon her return from London and then attending several parties in Lucknow. Her family members are now questioning the medical report which declared her positive. — Agencies