Cricket can easily be called religion and not just a sport in India as Indians are very passionate for the game and this has contributed hugely in the success of Indian Premier League (IPL). Every cricketer, whether Indian or foreigner, wants to be a part of IPL because he not only gets the chance of playing along with some of the greatest legends of the world but also earns a huge amount of money.

IPL 2020 was slated to start from March 29 but it was postponed by the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) till April 15 due to the coronavirus outbreak. If we talk about the present situation, the conditions have not improved and it seems pretty difficult for BCCI to conduct the tournament this year; however, the board has not made any official announcement in this regard.

The former IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla has now opened up on this matter while speaking to a leading news daily. He says that he has not supervised any preparations of IPL so far, the priority is to combat COVID-19 together and save the lives of people.

As per Rajeev Shukla, everything will depend on the decisions taken by the Indian government now and the board will go according to the orders given by the government. He also adds that it won’t be possible to start IPL by April 15 as he is hearing that most probably the lockdown will get extended further after April 15.

Coronavirus has infected around 17 lakh people and taken lives of more than 1 lakh individuals all over the world. If we talk about India, the number of infected cases is over 7,400 and 239 people have lost their lives.

Many sports events in the world have also been either cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic as saving lives is more important than anything else.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most popular cricketing events of the world and what makes it more attractive for the cricketers is the fact that they are paid huge amount of money to take part in the tournament.

Some time ago, the former Australian cricketer Michael Clarke said that the Australian players were less aggressive towards the Indian skipper Virat Kohli and other cricketers in the 2018-19 home series because they didn’t want to spoil their chances of getting a fat IPL contract.

On Thursday, the Australian skipper Tim Paine denied all such allegations and now Pat Cummins, the number one Australian bowler of the present times, has spoken on this matter. Pat Cummins said that the main reason because of which the Australian cricketers behaved in a less aggressive manner was the ball tampering scandal which took place in South Africa.

While talking to a leading news channel, the Aussie bowler said that the ball tampering scandal that happened six months before the Indian series played an important role in Australians toning down their behaviour as everyone including media wanted the Australians to be less aggressive from there on. He also said that the coach Justin Langer and skipper Tim Paine made it understandable for everyone as to which way they want the team to go.

Pat Cummins didn’t deny the fact that getting a big IPL contract may be important for some players but he also said that winning the hearts of fans is far bigger reason for being less aggressive than the IPL contract.

Pat Cummins was bought for Rs 15.5 crore by the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) last year which made him the costliest foreign player. IPL 2020 was supposed to start on March 29 but it has been postponed till April 15 due to the coronavirus outbreak and soon we will get to know whether IPL will be played this year or not.

Do you agree with what Pat Cummins said or you feel that Michael Clarke is correct in his perception? Do let us know your views in this regard.

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There is no denying the fact that MS Dhoni has contributed immensely towards the development of Indian cricket and team India and he will always be remembered as one of the most successful captains of the Indian team. Dhoni is a calm and cool cricketer who doesn’t express his emotions on his face but there is a lot going in his brain whenever he is on the field.

Dhoni made his debut in the year 2004 in the ODIs and former Indian cricketer Kiran More was the selector at that time. Recently, Kiran More talked about the time when he chose Dhoni above Parthiv Patel, Dinesh Karthik and others as More saw something special in Mahi despite the fact that he was good but not very technically equipped batsman.

Kiran More said that Dhoni faced some problems at the beginning of his career but he was able to overcome them with his hard work and determination. The former selector said that they might have noticed Dhoni’s talent but it was his zeal and hard work that made him what he is today. As per More, Dhoni worked on improving his skills and he got better with every passing day.

Kiran More who was also a wicketkeeper-batsman in his cricketing days said that Dhoni debuted first in ODI and then in test matches but he found it difficult to perform in the longer format and faced a lot of issues, especially in regard to his wicket-keeping but he worked very hard. Mahi was given many chances despite being not able to perform well in the beginning as More feels that a player can’t be judged in just 3-4 matches.

Many former cricketers may have talked on the matter of Dhoni’s return in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup 2020 which is going to take place in Australia but the former skipper has maintained a silence on his comeback. His fans were quite hopeful of seeing him in IPL 2020 but the tournament has been postponed till April 15 due to the coronavirus outbreak and the chances of it taking place this year seem pretty low now.

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Twitter has become a great way for brands to communicate with their customers. From time to time we get to see brands giving funny replies to customers’ feedback on Twitter. Also, there are times when competitors have a convo that becomes a delight for online users.

What’s suddenly making us talk about this topic is the conversation that Airline companies had today on Twitter. It started with IndiGo initiating a funny talk with Vistara.

“Hey @airvistara, not #flyinghigher these days we heard?” IndiGo wrote in the tweet using hashtag #StayingParkedStayingSafe. IndiGo tweeted.

Hey @airvistara , not #flyinghigher these days we heard? #StayingParkedStayingSafe #LetsIndiGo

— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) April 10, 2020

For those who don’t know, “Flying higher” is the phrase Vistara uses in its promotion campaigns.

In reply, Vistara wrote:

No @IndiGo6E, these days being on-ground is a wonderful thing. Flying would not be the ‘smart’ choice, what say @goairlinesindia? #StayingParkedStayingSafe

— Vistara (@airvistara) April 10, 2020

Interestingly, GoAir came to join the banter:

“Totally, @airvistara! Staying home is the safe feeling! We can hardly wait till everyone takes to the skies, coz at the moment it’s not like #NowEveryoneCanFly right, @AirAsiaIndian?

Totally, @airvistara! Staying home is the safe feeling! We can hardly wait till everyone takes to the skies, coz at the moment it's not like #NowEveryoneCanFly right, @AirAsiaIndian? #StayingParkedStayingSafe

— GoAir (@goairlinesindia) April 10, 2020

“Now everyone can fly” is the catchphrase used by AirAsia.

As expected, AirAsia India was the next to join this banter

Absolutely @goairlinesindia, for now though, staying at home is the Red. Hot. Spicy thing to do! Isn't that right @flyspicejet?! #StayingParkedStayingSafe

— AirAsia India (@AirAsiaIndian) April 10, 2020

To this, SpiceJet replied:

“@AirAsiaIndian, good to know our thoughts match, like our colours (read red)! Been a while since this bird flew out of her cage. But we’re happy creating a safer tomorrow, today! Right @DelhiAirport”.

@AirAsiaIndian, good to know our thoughts match, like our colours! Been a while since this bird flew out of her cage. But we’re happy creating a safer tomorrow, today! Right @DelhiAirport?#StayingParkedStayingSafe

— SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) April 10, 2020

Even Delhi airport joined the convo and said:

Agree with you @IndiGo6E @airvistara @goairlinesindia @AirAsiaIndian @flyspicejet, the Indian skies will be coloured with you soon but for now thanks for giving us a reason to smile! Together in the skies, and together on ground too! #WorkFromHub #StayingParkedStayingSafe

— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) April 10, 2020

Finally, IndiGo ended the thread conveying the message of unity.

Stronger to have you with us #StayingParkedStayingSafe #LetsIndiGo

— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) April 10, 2020

It is great to see that these Airlines are still trying to spread the message of unity in these tough times.

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India is under a complete lockdown for 21 days which started from March 25 due to the coronavirus pandemic which has taken 150 lives while the number of infected persons in the country is more than 5500. As the Indian citizens were forced to remain inside their houses, many people demanded that the Indian government should re-telecast the famous serial Ramayana which was directed by Ramanand Sagar.

Ramayana serial is based on the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana which talks about the life-journey of Hindu God Rama and the circumstances that led to the historic fight between Lord Rama and Ravana.

While it was one of the most watched serials when it was aired in 1987, it is breaking all the records now when it is being aired once again. The actors who played the main characters of Rama, Sita, Lakshman, etc. are talked about a lot among the viewers but people have also noticed one actor who has played many characters in the serial.

We are talking about Aslam Khan, the versatile actor who has portrayed various roles in Ramayana whether it is of muni, rakshas, Samudra devta and many more.

Aslam Khan’s son Zaigam took to Twitter and wrote,

“A very proud moment for me right now and thanks for airing the #RamayanOnDDNational as my father Sir Aslam Khan has been a part of a major supporting role. A very thanks to all the #Ramayan team  @SagarRam @TheArunGovil @DipikaChikhalia @LahriSunil @imArvindTrivedi @DDNational”

A very proud moment for me right now and thanks for airing the #RamayanOnDDNational as my father Sir Aslam Khan has been a part of a major supporting role.

A very thanks to all the #Ramayan team @SagarRamN @TheArunGovil @DipikaChikhalia @LahriSunil @imArvindTrivedi @DDNational pic.twitter.com/MJYrZO5bBG

— Zaigam (@zaigam_zaigam3) April 5, 2020

Other than Ramayana, Aslam Khan was also seen in serials Krishna and Alif Laila. While some online users are comparing Aslam Khan with actor Kamal Haasan who played many characters in one of his films, several others are drawing a comparison between Aslam and multi-talented Indian cricketer KL Rahul.

Many other old serials are also getting re-telecasted such as Mahabharat, Dekh Bhai Dekh, The Jungle Book, Byomkesh Bakshi, etc. so enjoy them but do stay at home to remain safe.

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All the sporting events in the world have either been cancelled or postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic and the players are enjoying this time by spending it with their family members or by using social media networks for spreading awareness regarding COVID-19. Moreover, many sportspersons are indulging in live Instagram sessions which are also serving as great entertainment for their fans.

Roger Federer, the great tennis player, has found a different way to pass his time in quarantine and he has also challenged Virat Kohli and some other sportspersons such as Tom Brady, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Coco Gauff, Stephen Curry, Dwayne Johnson, Toni Kroos and Gianluigi Buffon.

The tennis superstar took to the micro-blogging site Twitter and posted a video in which he is seen dribbling with the ball with his tennis racquet. He has asked all to reply with a video, adding that he will give some tips as well and also cautions to choose hat wisely.

The caption that Roger Federer wrote read,

“Here’s a helpful solo drill. Let’s see what you got! Reply back with a video and I’ll provide some tips. Choose your hat wisely”.

Here’s a helpful solo drill. Let’s see what you got! Reply back with a video and I’ll provide some tips. Choose your hat wisely #tennisathome pic.twitter.com/05lliIqh1h

— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 7, 2020

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How else are you guys #TrainingFromHome @tonikroos @gianluigibuffon @imVkohli @tombrady @trevornoah @luka7doncic @billgates @swish41 @cristiano @alexzverev @cocogauff @kensingtonroyal @realhughjackman @rafaelnadal @stephencurry30 @therock @beargrylls @coldplay https://t.co/N8BHl4v0HR

— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 7, 2020

Skipper of the Indian cricket team, Virat Kohli is a great fan of the Swiss professional tennis player so everybody is waiting for the Indian cricketer to respond and post a video.

Well, Roger Federer has certainly given us a good way to enjoy while staying inside our houses. So what are you waiting for? You can also post your video if you want to show some of your skills.

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The Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja is one of the most important members of team India as he is a quite valuable player. While Jadeja is pretty good with his batting and bowling, he is also a great fielder and contributes immensely as an all-rounder.

The Gujarat cricketer is also famous among his fans for his unique celebration style with his bat as if he is holding a sword. Jadeja indulges in sword like celebration whenever he scores a fifty or a hundred and his fans love this royal style of their favourite cricketer.

Recently, the Australian cricketer David Warner took to Instagram and posted an old clip in which he is seen doing sword celebration while shooting for a commercial for his IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad.

The 33 years old Aussie player captioned the post, “Throwback to this time last year to a commercial we were doing for @sunrisershyd Do you think I’ve got @royalnavghan covered for the sword??”

Here is the post:

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Throwback to this time last year to a commercial we were doing for @sunrisershyd Do you think I’ve got @royalnavghan covered for the sword??

A post shared by David Warner (@davidwarner31) on Apr 7, 2020 at 11:21pm PDT

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Not just the cricket fans but the Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja also liked David Warner’s sword celebration and he commented, “Hahahaah almost there David”.

Check out David Warner’s caption and the reaction of Jadeja:

In the present scenario, the cricketers are keeping themselves busy by sharing old videos and photos, chatting live on Instagram with other cricketers or interacting with fans as all and sundry are forced to stay inside their houses due to the coronavirus outbreak which has been declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation.

The situation in Australia is not as bad as in some other countries of the world as the number of infected persons is around 6000 while the number of lives lost is near 50. If we talk about India, more than 5,500 people have been found infected with the virus which has taken 150 lives.

We also request our readers to stay inside their houses and save themselves from falling prey to this life-taking disease.

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