More than a month have passed the world has gone into a complete lockdown amid the outbreak of the pandemic coronavirus. The cricketers have got an uncalled break in between their jam-packed schedule and are currently keeping themselves inside the house following the government’s order.
The COVID-19 has turned out to more fatal than expected. It has taken almost one lakh lives of people – United States Of America, Italy, Spain Germany being the most affected. India have also witnessed a steep growth in the number of positive cases in the last few days with the death toll crossing the 450-figure mark.
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With all the time by their side, the cricketers are keeping themselves in various works. Apart from spending time with family and doing household chores, they are utilising this period to engage with the fans on various social media platforms. Recently, Ravichandran Ashwin conducted a question-answer session on social media platform Twitter where he picked one match he wished to be a part of.
India’s women cricketer Sikha Pandey asked Ashwin to reveal one match where he wanted to be a part of. The off-spinner from Tamil Nadu didn’t much time to answer.
“The 2001 Kolkata test!! One of the greatest if not THE GREATEST,” Ashwin replied instantly.
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The 2001 Kolkata test!! One of the greatest of not THE GREATEST
— lets stay indoors India ?? (@ashwinravi99) April 18, 2020
Meanwhile, this match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata changed the face of Indian cricket forever. VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid stitched together a historic partnership against Australia to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, who had come to India on the back of consistent form at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
