Explorer

'Let's Show Our Health Warriors That We Are Behind Them': Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli on Sunday urged the people of the country to stand united and back the health warriors as they fight the coronavirus pandemic

Mumbai: Indian captain Virat Kohli on Sunday urged the people of the country to stand united and back the health warriors as they fight the coronavirus pandemic from the forefront, by lighting candles, torches or phone flashes at 9 p.m. for 9 mins. "The power of the stadium is in its fans. The spirit of India is in its people. Tonight 9 pm for 9 min. Let's show the world, we stand as ONE. Let's show our Health Warriors, We stand behind them. Team India - IGNITED," Kohli said in a tweet. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to 49 sports personalities that included the likes of BCCI President Sourav Ganguly, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, cricket great Sachin Tendulkar, badminton world champion P.V. Sindhu and chess legend Viswanathan Anand as he urged them to keep spreading awareness as the world fights the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic has put the whole world on pause and sporting events across the globe have either been cancelled or suspended and even the fate of the 13th edition of the IPL hangs in balance with the BCCI now also open to shifting the tournament to the October-November window if the ICC does plan to postpone the World T20. Earlier in the day, India's limited overs vice captain Rohit Sharma compared the fight against COVID-19 with a Test match, saying our lives depend on winning this match.On Saturday, India batsman K.L. Rahul and fit-again allrounder Hardik Pandya extended his support to the Prime Minister 's appeal to Indians to light candles, torches or phone flashes.
View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
Wed Jan 22, 7:20 am
connaught place
22.3°
Precipitation: 0 mm    Humidity: 52%   Wind: NW 9.6 km/h
See Today's Weather
Powered By:
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

India's First Middle-Class Poll Manifesto: AAP Places 7 Demands For Budget 2025
India's First Middle-Class Poll Manifesto: AAP Places 7 Demands For Budget 2025
'Will Support Modi Until Death': Jitan Ram Manjhi Rubbishes Reports Of Quitting NDA Cabinet
'Will Support Modi Until...': Jitan Ram Manjhi Rubbishes Reports Of Quitting NDA Cabinet
J&K's Badhal Declared Containment Zone After Mysterious Illness Causes 17 Deaths
J&K's Badhal Declared Containment Zone After Mysterious Illness Causes 17 Deaths
Saif Ali Khan Attack: Accused Shehzad's Mask Found At Actor's Son Jehangir's Room
Saif Ali Khan Attack: Accused Shehzad's Mask Found At Actor's Son Jehangir's Room
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

Saif Ali Khan Case: Investigation Officer Swapped During Investigation | ABP NEWSSaif Ali Khan News: Saif Ali Khan Discharged; Police Find Key Clue at His Home  | ABP NewsBreaking News: CM Yogi Cabinet Meeting at Prayagraj with 54 Ministers | ABP NEWSDelhi Election 2025 : Rahul Gandhi to Boost Party Morale with Rally Ahead of Delhi Polls | ABP NEWS

Photo Gallery

Embed widget