Sachin, Virat Kohli, R Ashwin and many other former and present Indian cricketers came out to support PM Narendra Modi's decision to impose 21-day lockdown across the country to curb the spread of coronavirus.
"Simple things are often the hardest to do, because they require consistent discipline & determination. Hon`ble PM @narendramodi ji has asked us to #StayHomeStaySafe for 21 days. This simple task can save millions of lives. Let`s all unite in this war against #COVID19," tweeted Tendulkar.
On Tuesday, PM Modi had said in his address to the nation that the nationwide total lockdown will remain in place for three weeks. "In view of the current situation, the nationwide total lockdown will be in place for 21 days -- three weeks," said the prime minister during his second address to the nation in the last five days.
"It is a kind of a curfew. If we are not able to manage the upcoming 21 days (of nationwide complete lockdown), we will be pushed back 21 years," said PM Modi.
Minutes after Modi`s request to all countrymen, former and present cricketers appealed the people to follow the instructions of the prime minister. "We have to act wisely for these 21 days to ensure the well-being of our entire nation. Let us all do our part, stay at home, stay safe and safeguard the health & future of our families & friends. We`ll come out of this stronger. #StayHomeIndia #JaiHind," tweeted fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah.