Новости за 26.03.2020

Rafael Nadal has issued a rallying cry and called on Spanish athletes to help raise 11 million euros ($12.07 million) to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. Nadal said he spoke with NBA's Pau Gasol about what they could do to help and came up with the initiative to support the Red Cross in procuring protective equipment and infrastructure to assist vulnerable families in Spain affected by the virus.

Taking to his social media to express his views, Sourabh put out a strong message to everyone to take this lockdown seriously and follow it strictly to help curb the virus.

As India observes a 21-day lockdown due to coronavirus, Rohit Sharma feels that Indian Premier League can wait for now as situation needs to get better first. "We should first think about the country. The situation needs to get better first, then we can talk about the IPL. Let life get back to normal first," Rohit said to Chahal in an Instagram live chat.

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As the world reels under the coronavirus pandemic, PM Narendra Modi Thursday called for measures to strengthen WHO to allow it to adapt to new challenges in a special G20 summit video conference. Modi also underscored the need to put human beings at the centre of G20 vision of global prosperity and cooperation.

First-class legend Wasim Jaffer could be in line to become the new coach of the Vidarbha cricket team. Jaffer had called an end to his 24-year career as a professional cricketer on March 7. Sources say that Pandit, who left Vidarbha to coach Madhya Pradesh, could be replaced by Jaffer in the position considering the rapport he shares with the players and the administration.

G20 nations pledged a "united front" on Thursday in the fight against coronavirus, saying they were injecting $5 trillion into the global economy to counter the pandemic amid forecasts of a deep recession. ​​President Trump and Russian President Putin joined the emergency videoconference chaired by Saudi Arabia's King Salman.

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell opened up about his battle with mental health and said Moises Henriques was the first person with whom he shared what he was feeling. Maxwell became the first cricketer to take a break from the game of cricket citing mental health issues.

Avneet Kaur, who played the role of Princess Yasmin in Aladdin - Naam Toh Suna Hoga, has now become a Tik Tok star. The actress is currently making the most of her time at home during the lockdown and recently revamped her bedroom.

Television couple Ankita Bhargava and Karan Patel welcomed their baby girl, Mehr, in December last year. In the times of a pandemic like Covid-19, Ankita has penned a moving letter to her daughter explaining why she is confined in her house, and unable to move out in the pram they got her.

Television actress Ridhima Pandit, renowned for doing shows such as Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant, Khatron Ke Khiladi and Khatra Khatra Khatra, is maintaining social distancing by staying indoors.

The members of the ICC Board will meet via video conference on Friday to discuss contingency plans for its multiple tournaments in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic which has brought global sporting activities to a grinding halt.

Indian paddler Takeme Sarkar left for Malaga hoping to play in the Spanish League and gain some experience, but now finds herself quarantined in an apartment there after suspension of airline operations owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As India observes a 21-day lockdown due to coronavirus, Rohit Sharma feels that Indian Premier League can wait for now as situation needs to get better first. "We should first think about the country. The situation needs to get better first, then we can talk about the IPL. Let life get back to normal first," Rohit said to Chahal in an Instagram live chat.

If Narsingh Pancham Yadav is aiming for a comeback and wants to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will not stop the tainted grappler, whose four-year ban ends in July this year. Now a full year at his disposal after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of the Games, he can stake claim in the 74kg category in which India is yet to secure a quota.

Seasoned Saurashtra batsman Sheldon Jackson has reaped big benefits of becoming a 'six-pack' cricketer this Ranji Trophy season and says the inspiration came from national team captain Virat Kohli, someone who has redefined fitness in Indian cricket.

There has been no solid evidence of community transmission of Covid-19 in India as yet and the infection appears to be relatively stabilising considering the rate at which it is increasing, the health ministry said on Thursday. At the same, it said the latest figures do not establish a clear trend and in no way the government is relaxed about anything at this point.

Cash-starved private sector lender Yes Bank on Thursday approved a proposal to raise Rs 5,000 crore by way of share sale, including qualified institutions and rights issue. The board at its meeting has approved subject to receipt of requisite approvals, raising of funds for an additional amount aggregating up to Rs 5,000 crores Yes Bank said in a regulatory filing.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes the coronavirus pandemic has created "unprecedented times" which can also hit the men's T20 World Cup slated to be held later in the year in Australia.

Aruna Anand, the wife of five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand, on Thursday said that they are keeping a close tab on the travel advisories from both Germany and India to see when it will be safe for Viswanathan's entry back to India.

India’s Best Dancer is garnering positive attention for its interesting content and the variety of talent that is being showcased on the dance show. The contestants, who have come from different cities across the country, are battling it out with each other to bag the coveted title of India’s Best Dancer.

Armed with the experience of staying afloat in the face of adversities, battle-hardened Indian shooter Sanjeev Rajput promptly pressed the "reset button" after learning of the Olympics' postponement.

Aneri Vajani, who stars in Pavitra Bhagya, is one such actress who had planned to celebrate her birthday on 26th March with friends as well as the show’s cast and crew. However, in the wake of social distancing, she will be happily spending her birthday at home with her family.

Just like others in the country, Indian Idol 11 judge Neha Kakkar is sitting at home. The idle time has led her to compose a song, pleading with God to stop the spread of coronavirus in the country, so that people can step out of the house.