Coronavirus: Sachin Tendulkar uses Test cricket analogy for inspiring all to fight disease

rise of coronavirus outbreak has alrey impacted many sporting events across world. In cricket itself, action-packed Pakistan Super League (PSL 2020) got suspended just prior to commencement of its playoffs st. India vs South Africa and Australia vs New Zealand ODI series got called off after ir respective first matches itself. Moreover, launch of highly-anticipated Indian Premier League 2020 (IPL 2020) season got postponed to April 15 inste of its initial commencement date of March 29.

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Sachin Tendulkar uses ‘Test cricket’ for fans to tackle coronavirus pandemic

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is one of most influential sporting figures worldwide. cricketing legend recently joined World Health Organisation’s (WHO) ‘Safe Hands Challenge’. Tendulkar also took to Twitter where he can be seen explaining his followers benefits of staying hygienic during ongoing coronavirus season.

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In an exclusive with a leing Indian daily, Sachin Tendulkar used a Test cricket metaphor and urged fans to follow suit of game’s purest format for tackling coronavirus. He said that just as coronavirus is a disease world is yet to understand completely, Test cricket is something that rewards its players who keep patience in situations y don’t understand. Sachin Tendulkar also cited Test cricket’s example by saying it is a team game and only partnerships and teamwork can win a team matches. Similarly, impact of coronavirus can be kept at bay only if all of us take necessary precautions against same.

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