Adam Gilchrist, former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman on Saturday questioned whether it was appropriate for IPL 2021 to go ahead amid the surging COVID-19 cases in India.
Adam Gilchrist said his prayers are with India as the country is battling the second wave while asking whether it was inappropriate or a welcome distraction to continue the IPL.
Adam Gilchrist Questions Whether It’s Appropriate For IPL 2021 To Go Ahead Amidst Increasing Covid-19 Cases In India Battling The 2nd Wave
On Saturday, India recorded 3,46,786 new COVID-19 cases, the highest single-day spike since the pandemic broke out last year. As per official records, India recorded 2,624 new deaths due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. The IPL 2021 is happening across two venues in Mumbai and Chennai currently and is set to move to Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata, and Bangalore.
So far, 18 matches have taken place in the ongoing IPL 2021 and the 19th one is underway between RCB and CSK at Mumbai. There are no home venues as all the matches are taking place in neutral venues. Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals will meet later in the evening. The match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders on 26th April will be at Ahmedabad.
“Best wishes to all in India. Frightening Covid numbers. #IPL continues. Inappropriate? Or important distraction each night? Whatever your thoughts, prayers are with you,” he wrote in a Tweet.
Best wishes to all in India ?? Frightening Covid numbers. #IPL continues. Inappropriate? Or important distraction each night? Whatever your thoughts, prayers are with you. ?
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) April 24, 2021
Adam Gilchrist gave a special mention to the ongoing IPL 2021 while speaking at length about the COVID-19 crisis in India. Adam Gilchrist’s tweet about the COVID-19 situation of the Asian nation soon became the talk of the town on social media. Taking cognizance of the tweet shared by the legendary Australian southpaw, fans of the gentlemen’s game left several noteworthy responses.
Regarded as one of the finest wicketkeeper-batsman in the gentlemen’s game, Adam Gilchrist played 80 matches in the IPL. The former Punjab Kings superstar also guided Deccan Chargers to IPL glory in the 2009 season. The Australian southpaw made his IPL debut against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens in 2008.
Adam Gilchrist’s Comments Followed By Ravindra Jadeja And Suresh Raina Voicing Their Concerns
Earlier in the day, Chennai Super Kings players Ravindra Jadeja and Suresh Raina too voiced out their concerns regarding the COVID-19 situation in India, calling for adherence to government norms and expressing dejection at the sufferings of people around the country.
With India battling a massive second wave, Jadeja tweeted: “Right now more than ever we need to be united in our fight against Covid-19. Please wear a mask, follow social distancing and let’s adhere to the government norms. As citizens, we must be responsible, and I thank the doctors, nurses for their selfless service in these tough times”.
Right now more than ever we need to be united in our fight against Covid-19. Please wear a mask,follow social distancing and let's adhere to the government norms. As citizens,we must be responsible, and I thank the doctors, nurses for their selfless service in these tough times
— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) April 24, 2021
Raina tweeted: “India is battling a crisis situation today. The medical infrastructure is slowly collapsing, resources depleting and more lives at risk than ever before. There is no pain greater than seeing your loved one fight the battle”.
https://twitter.com/ImRaina/status/1385906467157413888?s=20
Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja have been named in CSK’s team playing RCB. Chennai Super Kings Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja also urged people to follow guidelines amid the Covid-19 crisis.
Ravindra Jadeja tweeted that the nation needs to be united in the fight against the pandemic and also thanked healthcare workers for their contribution. Suresh Raina also requested people to stay home and help the frontline workers to do their job.