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    Virat Kohli Discloses Why RCB Fails to Crown the IPL Winner’s Tittle till Now

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    Virat Kohli Discloses Why RCB Fails to Crown the IPL Winner's Tittle till Now

    Indian skipper Virat Kohli who also leads Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL disclose why RCB haven’t won any IPL trophies till date. Due to the out break of corona virus, BCCI forced to postpone the IPL. Earlier BCCI postponed IPL to April 15 but the schedule gets in oscillation when Indian government announce 21 day lock down in order to control corona spread.

    Kevin Pietersen’s Insta live

    As the sports event has been cancelled players starts to entertain their fans through social media. Especially England former skipper Kevin Pietersen perform actively in Instagram where he Interviewed Indian skipper Virat Kohli through Instagram live.

    Where Virat Kohli reveals his favourite batsman pair in Indian team as well as in IPL format and left cricket fans in shock.

    Having last played competitive cricket in 2018, Pietersen was also seen on the same platform alongside India limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma and spinner Yuzvendra Chahal recently.

    Earlier Indian former cricketer Rahul Dravid talked about reasons why Royal Challengers Bangalore haven’t been successful in IPL yet.

    Virat Kohli on RCB’s failure

    In that order the 31 year who lead RCB in IPL formats spokes out the reason for his failure to crown the IPL trophy.

    “I take breaks, last 2-3 seasons, I took a break. Did not want to miss Test cricket, there was T20s which had no significance. Three formats for nine years, along with captaincy for six years. It is not easy, for next 2-3 years till the next World Cup, will give it all, then figure out which format suits me and all that,” Kohli was quoted as saying on Instagram.

    Virat Kohli discloses why RCB haven’t won any IPL till now

    Had it not been for the novel COVID-19 pandemic, Kohli would have been leading Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 13th season of the Indian Premier League which was slated to commence on March 29.

    There is no hiding to the fact that Bangalore are among the three teams (Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Capitals) who have played in the IPL since its inception but are yet to lift a trophy even once. Being asked about the reason by Pietersen, Kohli laid emphasis on needing to get the “joy” back.

    “Big players in the team, there will be attention on the team. With big players, we will always be in the focus. We have reached three finals [2009, 2011 and 2016], not won, but then, those things are irrelevant, until you win the title. Even with the best team, we have not win. There is a team goal, we deserve to win the title.

    “I think the more you try to do something, it tends to move away from you. I think we need to get the joy back into the team and not try and look to set goals,” Kohli said.

    Virat Kohli Opens up on his Favourite Batting Partner in an Interview with Kevin Pietersen on Instagram

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    Virat Kohli opens up on his favourite batting partner in an interview with Kevin Pietersen on Instagram
    Virat Kohli opens up on his favourite batting partner in an interview with Kevin Pietersen on Instagram(Image: IPL)

    Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen interviewed India captain and star batsman Virat Kohli on Instagram live. The pair spoke on several interesting topics with Kohli baring it all to the former England skipper turned commentator.

    Pietersen was as candid as he has ever been during his own playing days calling Kohli out for being fashionably late as he waited for him to join the interview. The Delhi batsman then involved himself in some banter with his interviewer before they got down to business.

    Earlier former England skipper Kevin Pietersen trolled Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, for his bowling. The incident took place when Pietersen was doing an Instagram live with batsman Rohit Sharma. Chahal posted a comment on the chat, saying, “KP, you are my first test wicket”.

    Virat Kohli opens up on his favourite batting partner in an interview with Kevin Pietersen on Instagram

    One of the questions asked to Kohli in the interview was of all the players he batted with, who was his favourite partner. Kohli went on to name not one but two players he particularly enjoyed batting with.

    “Two people I have enjoyed most batting with, well I like to bat with people who run well and understand my calling. So, with MS Dhoni for India and with AB de Villiers otherwise. With AB the partnership just flows. We don’t even talk cricket.”

    In the same interview, Kohli mentioned that he would never sledge De Villiers or even bring himself to get in the face of players he knows well.

    “I will never sledge AB” he said. I have known him so well that I can’t think of being in his face. We all need a bit of spice to be in that zone but not with guys you know so well.”

    Kohli also gave his weight on the age-old debate over who is the better player between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese superstar was the favoured option for the Indian skipper.

    Watch : On This Day Yuvraj Singh Smashed his Seventh ODI Century to Win his 12th Man of the Match Award

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    On this day in 2006, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh smashed his seventh ODI century to win the 12th of his 27 ‘Man of the Match’ awards in ODIs.

    On this day in 2006, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh smashed his seventh ODI century to win the 12th of his 27 ‘Man of the Match’ awards in ODIs.

    Yuvi’s quickfire TON

    Yuvraj’s quickfire hundred in the third ODI of England’s tour of India in 2006 propelled India to a magnificent 3-0 lead in the seven-match series. In what was the left-handed batsman’s second ODI at the Nehru Stadium in Margao, he improved his numbers by crossing the three-figure mark.

    After the then India captain Rahul Dravid won the toss and opted to bat, Yuvraj came in to bat at No. 4 in the 23rd over. While Yuvraj seemed to have come in to bat in a comfortable position, it didn’t remain the same as India lost Irfan Pathan (36) and Mohammad Kaif (0) in quick succession.

    Also Read : “IPL offers big money and it takes away the focus from the youngsters” : Yuvraj Singh

    Yuvraj lead India to win

    Yuvraj then shared a 142-run partnership for the fifth wicket alongside Suresh Raina (61) as India scored an above par 294/6 in their allotted quota of 50 overs.

    It was on the last delivery of the 39th over that the southpaw completed his half-century off 48 deliveries. Having got his eye in, Yuvraj started to take English bowlers to the cleaners with his aggressive approach.

    On the last delivery of the 47th over, Yuvraj ran a single off England pacer James Anderson to complete a 73-ball hundred. Before getting out to England captain Andrew Flintoff, Yuvraj ended up scoring 103 (76) with the help of 10 fours and three sixes.

    Pathan, who opened the bowling alongside Munaf Patel, registered bowling figures of 10-0-51-4 which saw him play a crucial role in bundling out the opposition for 245 in 48.5 overs. Despite all-rounder Paul Collingwood scoring 93 (84), the visitors ended up losing the match by 49 runs.

    Indian Cricketers Backed up

    Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh have unleashed a social media storm by backing former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi’s foundation in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The two countries are bitter rivals and the move touched a raw nerve in India. Afridi’s appeal for donations to help people affected by the deadly virus in Pakistan has had overwhelming support from leading cricketers. Harbhajan urged people to contribute in a video message, and called on other cricketers in the two countries to make similar appeals.

    “IPL offers big money and it takes away the focus from the youngsters” : Yuvraj Singh

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    IPL cash a distraction for youngsters: Yuvraj
    Yuvraj believe IPL cash a distraction for youngsters

    Yuvraj on IPL

    Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has lamented the attitude of young Indian cricketers towards four-day cricket and felt the lucrative IPL contracts have affected their focus.

    “IPL offers big money and it takes away the focus (from the youngsters),” Yuvraj Singh said in an interview to a magazine.

    “From the interaction with the youngsters, you realise that they can do with more respect for the seniors,” Yuvraj added. “It is not the same that we gave to our seniors. There has to be a certain amount of respect towards the seniors, who have taught you so much,” he added.

    Yuvraj Singh revealed he speaks with Rishabh Pant sometimes who is going through a rough patch and felt it was important for him to learn quickly.

    “Coaches and seniors have to be in touch with them constantly and tell them there are certain things they can’t do on and off the field,” the 38-year-old said about Pant and Prithvi Shaw.

    Yuvraj Singh on Indian team captains

    Post his retirement from international cricket last year, Yuvraj captained Toronto Nationals in the second season of the Global T20 League 2019 and represented Maratha Arabians in the Abu Dhabi T10 League.

    The 38-year old also traveled to Australia to take part in the Bushfire relief match in addition to playing for India Legends in the Road Safety World Series.

    Opening up on the captain he has played under, Yuvraj lamented the lack of support in the second half of his career under the likes of former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and current India captain Virat Kohli.

    “I have played under Sourav [Ganguly] and had a lot of support from him. Then Mahi [MS Dhoni] took over. It’s a difficult choice to make between Sourav and Mahi. I have more memories of time under Sourav because of the support he gave me. I didn’t have that kind of support from Mahi and Virat [Kohli],” Yuvraj said.

    World Cup was won by the entire Indian team: Gautam Gambhir on ‘obsession’ with MS Dhoni six

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    Gautam Gambhir on obsession with MS Dhoni six
    Gautam Gambhir on obsession with MS Dhoni six

    Former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Thursday lashed out at those only celebrating M.S. Dhoni’s six to win the 2011 World Cup, saying it was won by the entire team and not just one hit. India lifted the World Cup on this day(April 2) nine years ago.

    Gambhir regards 2011 World cup winning

    “Dhoni finishes off in style. A magnificent strike into the crowd! India lift the World Cup after 28 years!” these were Ravi Shastri’s words after Dhoni led India to a win in the 2011 World Cup final at the Wankhede Stadium with a humongous six off Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Kulasekara.

    With that six, Dhoni had fulfilled the long-cherished dreams of batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who had all the batting records to his name in international cricket except his hands at the World Cup trophy. The Master Blaster had waited 22 years to lift the trophy and on April 2, 2011, his dream was finally fulfilled.

    Gautam Gambhir’s reply

    ESPNCricinfo, therefore, tweeted “the shot that sent millions of Indians into jubilation” with a photo of the moment.

    Gambhir, in his reply, said: “Just a reminder @ESPNcricinfo: #worldcup2011 was won by entire India, entire Indian team & all support staff. High time you hit your obsession for a SIX.” The stylish left-hander had scored 97 while Dhoni, who had promoted himself to No 4, smashed an unbeaten 91 as India won by six wickets.

    “A World Cup won by Indians, for India & with India!” Gambhir later tweeted.

     He has already released Rs one crore out of his MP Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) Fund towards the relief efforts amid the coronavirus outbreak.

    Sai Kishore Recalls his ‘Invaluable’ Learnings from MS Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings’ Preparatory Camp

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    Sai Kishore recalls his moments with MS Dhoni
    Sai Kishore recalls his moments with MS Dhoni

    With the out break of corona virus the scheduled Indian Premier League has been postponed by BCCI. The cash rich tournament has been planned to kick start from March 29 with an opening match between defending champions Mumbai Indians versus Chennai Super Kings.

    CSK skipper MS Dhoni

    Chennai Super Kings franchises open their training camp much earlier than other franchises. Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni reached Chennai on March 1st and starts his practice. Indian former skipper MS Dhoni has been last seen in world cup 2019 semi finals, where India lost to New Zealand.

    Dhoni made him self unavailable for international matches after that and hits the media when his name eventually dropped from BCCI list of contract players. BCCI officials confirms that Dhoni would get his slot back if he performs well in the 13th edition of IPL.

    MS Dhoni start his practice in an extra-ordinary style, fans get delighted when they saw “Thala” Dhoni hits five sixes in five consecutive delivery. CSK franchises closed their practice camp due to the corona virus spread where Dhoni received a heart warming sent off.

    Sai Kishore

    Young Tamil Nadu spinner R Sai Kishore on Thursday recalled his “invaluable” learnings from the likes of M S Dhoni at the Chennai Super Kings’ preparatory camp before it was abruptly called off due to the fast-spreading COVID-19 pandemic.

    The 23-year old left-arm spinner, who was picked up by three-time IPL champion CSK for Rs 20 lakh in the auction held in December, said he had gained a lot of confidence by being part of the camp, which started on March 2 and was suspended on March 13.

    “The training camp was outstanding. The pace was slowly picking up with couple of matches slated to be played (among the CSK players). Personally gave me a lots of confidence and an outlook as to what to expect and ways to fine tune preparation,” Sai Kishore, 23, told PTI.

    An impressive performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy national T20 tournament brought him to the fore and he was snapped up by the Dhoni-led CSK.

    Sai Kishore, who had been a net bowler for CSK during the previous IPL, said he interacted with the big names in the team which he got a “response in simple words.”

    “I interacted (with the likes of Dhoni and the others) during the last day of the camp before we departed and the response I got was in simple words was very beneficial,” he added.

    The lanky left-arm tweaker, who was looking to make his maiden IPL appearance after being roped in by CSK, said though the postponement of the league was unexpected owing to the coronavirus pandemic, it provided him enough time to fine-tune his skills.

    “Regarding the postponement there is no real thought. I feel the void. Survival is the priority in the jungle so can’t really feel bad. On the brighter side it gives me enough time to fine-tune the skill which needs some tinkering,” Kishore, who has been busy with a wedding in the family said.

    Sai Kishore recalls his moments with MS Dhoni
    Sai Kishore recalls his moments with MS Dhoni

    Sai Kishore about Dhoni

    Sai Kishore’s fellow CSK player N Jagadeesan said though confined to home due to the lockdown, he was training and also playing some cricket.

    “I just keep doing my own training and stay at home. Being with parents, it is something that we don’t actually get when we are on the road. At the same time I’m making sure that I keep doing my training my stuff…” he told PTI.

    Asked about the IPL being postponed, Jagadeesan said it was the best decision considering what was happening.

    “IPL is postponed…but it is also for the well-being of everyone, postponing was best decision. Everybody is going to miss IPL till it is going to start, at the same time it is important that we care about our health,” the Coimbatore-based player, who is yet to make his IPL debut, said.

    About the CSK camp, he said it was a good experience.

    “Camp was pretty good and we are meeting after a year. I attended the camp in between playing the (TNCA) league matches,” Jagadeesan, a regular in the Tamil Nadu Ranji Trophy side, added.

    WATCH : Rohit Sharma Trolls Rishabh Pant Over Six-Hitting Challenge during Instagram Live

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    Rohit Sharma trolls Rishabh Pant over six-hitting challenge during Instagram live with Jasprit Bumrah
    Rohit Sharma trolls Rishabh Pant over six-hitting challenge during Instagram live with Jasprit Bumrah

    Due to the out break of corona virus the scheduled events has been postponed without an option. The fate extend to the scheduled sports events including cash rich Indian Premier League. Cricketers lock them self down without an option left and gets in to social media to spend their time.

    Cricketers in Social media

    Without cricket, players starts to entertain their fans in social media. Previously former England skipper Kevin Pietersen trolled Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, for his bowling. The incident took place when Pietersen was doing an Instagram live with batsman Rohit Sharma. Chahal posted a comment on the chat, saying, “KP, you are my first test wicket”.

    Former India opening batsman Wasim Jaffer, former Australia spinner Brad Hogg opens talk on MS Dhoni’s return. New Zealand fast bowler Mitchell McClenaghan shares few words on MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma. India Women’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur reveals her favourite IPL team. Many cricketers starts to express their opinion across facets of the game in one way or the other.

    Rohit Sharma trolls Rishabh Pant

    India limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma, who was recently seen in an Instagram live session with spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and former England captain Kevin Pietersen, interacted with India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah on the same platform.

    The conversation became amusing when Bumrah read out a comment from wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant who challenged Sharma for a six-hitting challenge.

    Upon hearing Bumrah say the same, a “confident” Sharma didn’t even appear to consider Pant for a six-hitting challenge. “Saala ek saal hua nahin usko cricket khel ke, chakke ka competition lagayega [He has only played for a year but wants to engage in a six-hitting challenge],” Sharma said jokingly.

    Both Sharma, Bumrah and Pant last played for India in the recently concluded tour of New Zealand.

    WATCH : On This Day Sehwag and Rahul Dravid Lead India to Victory in the 1st ODI against Pakistan

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    1st ODI of Pakistan’s tour of India in 2005 in Kochi
    1st ODI of Pakistan’s tour of India in 2005 in Kochi

    On this day in 2005, the then India opening batsman Virender Sehwag and vice-captain Rahul Dravid scored individual ODI centuries to put India in a commanding position in the first ODI of Pakistan’s tour of India in 2005 in Kochi.

    87 run difference

    India won the toss and opt to bat, where India scored 281 runs for eight wicket loss. With a target of 282 team Pakistan get to bat but failed to chase the target. Pakistan end up by scoring 194 and lost to India with a difference of 87 runs.

    What formed the basis of a clinical 87-run victory other than these two batsmen sharing a 201-run stand for the third wicket was Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar registering his second ODI five-wicket haul in the second innings.

    After the then India captain Sourav Ganguly won the toss and chose to bat, India scored 281/8 in their allotted quota of 50 overs. Sehwag and Dravid played the rescue act after the hosts lost opening batsman Tendulkar (4) and Ganguly (0) cheaply.

    Despite India losing two wickets on consecutive deliveries, Sehwag remained unperturbed as he brought a 55-ball half-century. With Dravid taking his time at the other end, Sehwag seemed to have made it a point to accumulate runs at a brisk pace.

    Individual Centuries

    While both Sehwag and Dravid completed their half-centuries in consecutive overs, Sehwag reached the three-figure mark for the seventh time in ODIs way before Dravid. It was on the first delivery of the 32nd over that Sehwag ran a single off Pakistan pacer Rana Naved-ul-Hasan to register a century.

    Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq broke the partnership after he dismissed Sehwag on 108 (95) with the help of nine fours and three sixes. Dravid, who completed his century in the 45th over, ended up scoring 104 (139) with the help of six fours.

    Having registered bowling figures of 10-1-50-5, Tendulkar played a crucial role in bundling out Pakistan for 194 in 45.2 overs. Running through their middle-order, Tendulkar didn’t allow the likes of Mohammad Hafeez (42) and captain Inzamam-ul-Haq (37) to capitalize on their starts.

    Check out the full video

    WATCH: Kevin Pietersen Hilariously Excoriate Ahmed Shehzad for his Low Returns in PSL 2020

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    Kevin Pietersen Hilariously Lambastes Ahmed Shehzad
    Kevin Pietersen Hilariously Lambastes Ahmed Shehzad

    With cricket not happening at any level in the wake of the novel COVID-19, most of the cricketers are taking to their respective social media handles to engage with fans in times when they don’t have much else to do.

    Cricketers social media activities 

    Former India opening batsman Wasim Jaffer, former Australia spinner Brad Hogg opens talk on MS Dhoni’s return. New Zealand fast bowler Mitchell McClenaghan shares few words on MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma. India Women’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur reveals her favourite IPL team. Many cricketers starts to express their opinion across facets of the game in one way or the other.

    Earlier former England skipper Kevin Pietersen trolled Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, for his bowling. The incident took place when Pietersen was doing an Instagram live with batsman Rohit Sharma. Chahal posted a comment on the chat, saying, “KP, you are my first test wicket”.

    Pietersen, who seemed to be in a jolly mood, asked Shehzad reasons behind his shambolic form in PSL 2020. “Well, I have tried my best in this IPL [PSL]. I have been working really hard. Sometimes you know as a cricketer you are trying everything but it’s not coming. You cannot help it. You still have to believe in yourself whenever you go,” Shehzad said during the Instagram live session.

    Kevin Pietersen hilarious reply to Ahmed Shehzad

    Upon hearing a formal answer from the 28-year old player, Pietersen laid emphasis on him being a “buddy” and not a “journalist”. Catering to Pietersen’s need of hearing a clear answer, Shehzad pointed out how him batting at No. 3 for Quetta Gladiators didn’t work in his favour.

    “You want a clear answer? I was playing [at] No.3 and I tried but it was not helping me. It was my first time that I played the entire tournament at No.3. I never complained. I was doing my best, I tried my best but it was not coming,” Shehzad answered.

    Continuing on pulling Shehzad’s leg, Pietersen joked how he doesn’t want to bat anywhere other than opening the batting and that the same will see him “carry drinks” in the near future.

    “So you don’t wanna bat No.1, you can’t bat two, you can’t bat three, you can’t bat four, you can’t bat five. I think you must go and bat at 13. Go and bat 13 for Quetta Gladiators next season No.13 for the third team, not even for the first team. You are gonna carry drinks,” Pietersen lambasted Shehzad.

    In seven matches for Gladiators this year, Shehzad scored 61 runs at a paltry average and strike rate of 8.71 and 95.31 respectively.

     

     

    On This Day In 2011 India Won the World Cup Against Sri Lanka Watch highlights

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    India won the world cup 2011 after 1983

    2011 World Cup Finals

    On this day in 2011(April 2) the final World Cup match was played between India and Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai. India won the Cricket World Cup by defeating Sri Lanka by 6 wickets. India lifts their second ICC Cricket World Cup after 28 years. The final had a viewership of about 67 million people all over the world.

    Sri Lankan Batting

    Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and opted to bat, the visitors posted 274/6 in 50 overs on the back of former captain Mahela Jayawardene’s 14th ODI century. Coming in to bat at No. 4 in the 17th over, Jayawardene top-scored for his team with 103* (88) with the help of 13 fours.

    With bowling figures of 10-0-49-2, India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh was the pick of their bowlers. Pacer Zaheer Khan (India’s highest wicket-taker in the tournament), who bowled three consecutive maiden overs with the new ball, had also dismissed two batsmen.

    India’s batting

    In reply, India lost their opener Virender Sehwag in the second ball of the innings. Sachin Tendulkar, too, got out in quick succession. The next set of batsmen, Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli added 83 runs in 15 overs before the latter got out in the 22nd over. India captain MS Dhoni, promoting himself up the order, joined Gambhir and they both added 109 runs, an Indian record in a World Cup final.

    Team India lifts Sachin after winning world cup 2011
    Team India lifts Sachin after winning World Cup 2011(Image: ICC)

    Gambhir got out for 97 runs in the 42nd over. India chased down the total and won the match by six wickets in the 49th over. Dhoni was declared the “man of the match” for scoring 91 runs(with the help of eight fours and two sixes). Where Yuvraj Singh was awarded the “Man of the Tournament”.

    Post Winning

    This was the second time in World Cup history where a host nation won the final and the first time to win on their home ground.  Virat Kohli said, “he has carried the burden of the nation for 21 years. It is time we carried him on our shoulders. “Gautam Gambhir dedicated the victory to the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, and to the soldiers guarding India’s borders

    Watch the 2011 World Cup finals highlights

    “Do you have any sense?” : Indian Cricketers Received this “Tweet” for Supporting Pakistan Cricketer

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    Indian Cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Harbajan Singh Face Backlash For Supporting Pakistan's Coronavirus Campaign
    Indian Cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Harbajan Singh Face Backlash For Supporting Pakistan's Coronavirus Campaign

    As said cricket is a gentle man game India Pakistan players once again proved it. Not in the game but in the real life where Indian player Harbhajan Singh praised Pakistan former cricketer Shahid Afridi on twitter. Afridi post a pic of helping peoples amid of lock down due to corona virus.

    The deadly corona virus has been spread world wide in a rapid speed thus every government advice peoples to stay behind doors in order to maintain self quarantine.

    Afridi helps people amid corona virus

    Due to this, many peoples suffer without food and basic needs. Considering that many helps to feed the poor, in that line Pakistan player Shahid Afridi helps Pakistan peoples with basic needs.

    Indian Cricketers Backed up

    Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh have unleashed a social media storm by backing former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi’s foundation in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The two countries are bitter rivals and the move touched a raw nerve in India. Afridi’s appeal for donations to help people affected by the deadly virus in Pakistan has had overwhelming support from leading cricketers. Harbhajan urged people to contribute in a video message, and called on other cricketers in the two countries to make similar appeals.

    “These are testing times, it’s time to look out for each other,” Yuvraj wrote on Twitter in a call for funds.

    While Afridi thanked the two, Indian Twitter users reacted with fury at the support for a rival player.

    “Do you have any sense?” wrote one Twitter user. “Lost respect” for Harbhajan Singh, added another. “Sorry guys you lost it.”

    India and Pakistan have not played a bilateral cricket series since 2012-2013.

    World Cup-winning batsman Yuvraj, who made a return from cancer before finally retiring last year, has also raised money to fight coronavirus through his ‘YouWeCan’ foundation.

    India, which has been under a 21-day lockdown since March 24, has so far confirmed more than 1,600 coronavirus cases and 38 deaths.

    England Batsman Jos Buttler Nearly Raised £65,000 by Auction on his Memorable Jersey

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    Jos Buttler Auctions World Cup Final Shirt To Raise Funds In Fight Against Coronavirus
    Jos Buttler Auctions World Cup Final Shirt To Raise Funds In Fight Against Coronavirus

    The 29-year-old England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler played a key role in England’s thrilling defeat of New Zealand at Lord’s in July. Buttler broke the stumps to run out Martin Guptill and seal a super-over win over New Zealand as England won the men’s World Cup for the first time. He has put the shirt on eBay to support two specialist heart and lung centres dealing with the coronavirus response.

    The highest bid was over £65,000 on Wednesday morning. The shirt will be signed by all the players from the England World Cup squad.

    “As we all know, hospitals, doctors, nurses and the NHS are all doing quite an incredible job at the moment,” Buttler said.

    “And in the weeks and months to come they are going to need our support even more.

    “Last week, the Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals’ charity launched an emergency appeal to provide lifesaving equipment for those two hospitals, specialising in lung and heart conditions in preparation for the COVID-19 outbreak.

    The light-blue coloured full sleeves jersey, which Buttler wore during the summit clash at the Lord’s where England defeated New Zealand in dramatic fashion to lift their maiden ODI World Cup trophy, is signed by all members of the squad.

    “To help with their fundraising effort I’m going to be donating this shirt, which is the shirt I wore in the World Cup final last year, signed by all the players who were members of the squad.”

    Buttler also tagged a number of cricketers across the world including India skipper Virat Kohli and vice-captain Rohit Sharma, Australian Steve Smith and teammate Eoin Morgan, to spread the message.

    In the UK, more than 25,000 people, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Prince Charles, have been infected and over 1,800 deaths reported.

     

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