Published 12:41 IST, May 26th 2020

Shikhar Dhawan lauds Bollywood actor Sonu Sood for championing migrant workers' cause

Shikhar Dhawan lauded Bollywood star Sonu Sood's efforts for helping migrant workers reach their homes during these tough times and also saluted him.

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coronavirus pandemic has massively impacted lives of people across globe. India has been one of worst-hit countries by dely virus. nation has seen 140,000 cases being registered with more than 4,000 people falling prey to virus. ever-increasing number is shocking despite country being in lockdown since March 24.

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Shikhar Dhawan lauds Sonu Sood for helping migrant workers

Moreover, migrant workers have suffered most due to it as y are left with work and way to reach ir homes. With all modes of transport shut, a huge number of migrant workers decided to native places on foot. And unfortunately, it is still happening with a lot of helpless workers walking ir way to reach ir home and meet ir families. re's t much an individual can do to change situation but re are some considerate people who have led way by providing migrants with required food and water.

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However, if re's one person who has been at forefront in helping out se migrants, it is Bollywood actor Sonu Sood. Dabangg star has been helping migrant workers to reach ir homes by arranging hundreds of buses and has also distributed food and groceries to poor and needy people with help of his childhood friend Niti Goel. Sonu Sood has received plaudits for his generosity and thoughtful gesture.

On Sunday, ar person joined  list of mirers of Sonu Sood. India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan lauded Sonu Sood's efforts for helping people during se tough times and also saluted him. 

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Shikhar Dhawan opens up on one of his favourite innings

During a recent Instagram live session with star Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Maws, Shikhar Dhawan recalled his Test debut where he h scored a magnificent 187 against Australia when y h toured India during 2012/13 season. Shikhar Dhawan went on to say that was one of best innings where he h played a kck of 187 on his Test debut. Shikhar Dhawan n mentioned that scoring against Australia is always a big thing coming from an Asian team as it always carries a lot of weight. Shikhar Dhawan n revealed that he enjoyed playing Aussie fast bowlers and Mohali remains one of his favourite grounds.

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southpaw furr ded that was timing ball so nicely and re was a rhythm to his innings. Meanwhile, Shikhar Dhawan also mitted he h idea that he h created a record for scoring fastest century in debut match.
Coming back to Mohali Test match, Australia were bowled out for 408 in ir first innings after winning toss and electing to bat first. In reply, India scored 499 riding on Shikhar Dhawan's splendid 187. visitors in ir second innings were dismissed for 223 to set India a target of 135, which hosts chased down with six wickets in hand.

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12:40 IST, May 26th 2020