Новости за 14.04.2020

England all-rounder Sam Curran said Tuesday he still hoped to play under India great MS Dhoni in the Indian Premier League -- and get one over older brother Tom -- despite the coronavirus pandemic.

PM Modi on Tuesday announced extension of the countrywide lockdown against the coronavirus pandemic until May 3, saying that the “stay-at-home” regimen will be enforced even more stringently at least until April 20. The extent to which a region has protected itself from the virus will be evaluated. Partial exemptions would be reversed immediately for non-compliance noticed by the authorities.

The current lockdown has seen people restricted indoors and many are picking up new hobbies. Energetic India opener Shikhar Dhawan on Tuesday revealed he is trying his hand at playing a flute and honing his overall musical skills.

Pakistan Cricket Board has suffered massive revenue losses but it doesn't need India to "survive" and keep its finances flowing, PCB chairman Ehsan Mani said on Tuesday. Terming the BCCI as "unreliable", Mani said Pakistan cricket is vibrant and strong enough despite not playing any bilateral series with India for long.

TV Czarina Ekta Kapoor had the most adorable birthday wish for her good friend Anita Hassanandani. The duo shares an inseparable bond and Ekta posted a long video with many of their moments spent together.

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar says it's possible that Lahore receives some snowfall but a bilateral series between India and Pakistan can not be played in present circumstances. Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar had proposed a made-for-television three-match ODI series between India and Pakistan to raise funds for the fight against the pandemic in both the countries.

With the world coming to a standstill due to the coronavirus outbreak, sporting events across the globe have either been cancelled or suspended and Indias star tennis player Sania Mirza cannot wait to go back to the tennis court.

Shweta Tiwari has been winning hearts with her portrayal as Guneet Sikka in Mere Dad Ki Dulhan. She has received a lot of praises for her brilliant performances over the years and now that everyone is under lockdown due to COVID-19, she is missing her onscreen family.

A Congress legislator from Gujarat's Jamalpur Khadia, a part of coronavirus hotspot in Ahmedabad, was found to be positive for the dreaded virus on Tuesday.Significantly the MLA had met chief minister Vijay Rupani on Tuesday afternoon regarding the outbreak. The Congress MLA was also in touch with the people in his constituency, trying to convince them to cooperate.

Ambedkar was the architect of the Indian Constitution and the show narrates the story of the man who dedicated his life to eradicate social inequality in India.

Veteran batsman Suresh Raina said MS Dhoni was trying to innovate a lot while batting during the CSK camp which got cancelled midway due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "He was batting really well. Cricket is still left in him. He has looked innovative. We played practice games and those sixes are as big as they were. His body is not showing signs of ageing," said Raina.

India's tennis players -- both current and former -- are not just counting financial losses as they cope with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. What worries them equally is the time lost and a future which is hazy right now.

While the development hasn't been officially announced as yet but it is learnt that the BCCI has reached out to all the stakeholders, including the eight franchises and the broadcasters, to convey that the event stands "postponed and not cancelled". The IPL was supposed to be held from March 29 to May 24.

Devoleena Bhattacharjee, who was last seen on the controversial reality show Bigg Boss 13 as a participant, rang in the Assamese and Bengali New Year with great joy. The actress prepared jalebis and did the traditional 'bihu' dance.

Former Australia allrounder Shane Watson is desperately hoping for things to improve and the COVID-19 to go away so that he can play "at least one more year" for Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings. "To be able to share the love of CSK, all around India not just in Chennai. And that's the thing that blows me away," said the all-rounder.

South African batsman AB de Villiers has said that if the Twenty20 World Cup scheduled for October in Australia was postponed to next year then that could end his hopes of returning to the national side. De Villiers, regarded as one of the best limited-overs batsmen, retired from all forms of international cricket in May 2018. He hopes to make a comeback in T20 WC.

Indian Super League franchise Mumbai City on Tuesday announced that midfielder Raynier Fernandes has extended his stay with the club until May 2023 with a three-year contract extension.

The first 21 days of the nationwide coronavirus lockdown has recorded a spike of about 10,300 Covid-19 cases and over 340 deaths since March 25, and though the jury may still be out on the success of the unprecedented measure billed as world's biggest shutdown, many medical experts feel India would have been far worse without it.

Uncertainty is so intrinsic to sports that elite athletes will not have much trouble coping up with a pandemic-forced lockdown, feel India's top sports psychologists as they become a part of their journey into an unchartered territory.

Comedian Sunil Grover is thoroughly entertaining the audience with his skills even while sitting at home during the lockdown. The actor keeps sharing hilarious posts, which brings smile to many people's face.