<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday donated a sum of Rs 51 crore to Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) to help the Indian government in their effort to fight back against the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>BCCI on Saturday (March 28) had pledged to support the Indian government in their fight against COVID-19 as entire India continues to remain in lockdown for a 21-day period. On Monday, the apex board confirmed their donation as they shared the receipt of the transaction by taking to social media platform Twitter.</p>

<p>“As pledged, BCCI has contributed INR 51 crores to Hon'ble Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji’s initiative PM-CARES Fund. #IndiaFightsCorona,” BCCI tweeted on Monday.</p>

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<p>Cricketers like Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Gautam Gambhir, Irfan and Yusuf Pathan, among many more, have come out to support the Indian government by donating their bit in a bid to fight back against COVID-19.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ms-dhoni-wanted-to-earn-rs-30-lakh-and-spend-rest-of-his-life-in-ranchi-says-wasim-jaffer-289432">MS Dhoni wanted to earn Rs 30 lakh and spend rest of his life in Ranchi, says Wasim Jaffer</a></strong></p>

<p>They have been active on social media platforms and have kept their fans and followers engaged by posting videos and photographs. They have further urged everyone to remain at home and follow the health advisory by the Indian government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the BCCI is mulling over the cancellation of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While the 13th edition of IPL was initially postponed till April 14, the 21-day lockdown, travel restrictions and the entire situation surrounding the novel coronavirus have made the likelihood of conducting IPL 2020 highly improbable.</p>

<p>While nothing has been confirmed by the BCCI yet, the latest reports state that the IPL 2020 will be cancelled with no mega auction next season.<br />
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday donated a sum of Rs 51 crore to Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) to help the Indian government in their effort to fight back against the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday donated a sum of Rs 51 crore to Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) to help the Indian government in their effort to fight back against the COVID-19 pandemic. BCCI on Saturday (March 28) had pledged to support the Indian government in their fight against COVID-19 as entire India continues to remain in lockdown for a 21-day period. On Monday, the apex board confirmed their donation as they shared the receipt of the transaction by taking to social media platform Twitter. “As pledged, BCCI has contributed INR 51 crores to Hon'ble Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji’s initiative PM-CARES Fund. #IndiaFightsCorona,” BCCI tweeted on Monday. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma donate to PM's CARES Fund to fight COVID-19 pandemic As pledged, BCCI has contributed INR 51 crores to hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji’s initiative PM-CARES Fund.#IndiaFightsCorona - @JayShah @SGanguly99 @ThakurArunS pic.twitter.com/5Ih33JvSHs — BCCI (@BCCI) March 30, 2020 × Cricketers like Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Gautam Gambhir, Irfan and Yusuf Pathan, among many more, have come out to support the Indian government by donating their bit in a bid to fight back against COVID-19. ALSO READ: MS Dhoni wanted to earn Rs 30 lakh and spend rest of his life in Ranchi, says Wasim Jaffer They have been active on social media platforms and have kept their fans and followers engaged by posting videos and photographs. They have further urged everyone to remain at home and follow the health advisory by the Indian government. Meanwhile, the BCCI is mulling over the cancellation of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While the 13th edition of IPL was initially postponed till April 14, the 21-day lockdown, travel restrictions and the entire situation surrounding the novel coronavirus have made the likelihood of conducting IPL 2020 highly improbable. While nothing has been confirmed by the BCCI yet, the latest reports state that the IPL 2020 will be cancelled with no mega auction next season.

BCCI donates Rs 51 crore to PM's CARES Fund to combat COVID-19 pandemic

<p>New dates for the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics are expected to be revealed this week, Tokyo 2020 chief Yoshiro Mori said while adding that the organizing committee is weighing on the pros and cons of summer and spring Games.</p>

<p>The COVID-19 pandemic had forced the landmark decision to delay the Tokyo Olympics until next year with the sporting calendar for the year 2020 completely left shattered by the dreaded virus. With the historic decision to delay the Olympics by a year continues to settle down, the new dates of the Games will be announced soon with Mori expecting a decision from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) soon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think perhaps there will be some kind of communication from (IOC) President (Thomas) Bach this week," Mori told reporters on Monday.</p>

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<p>The 2020 Tokyo Olympics were earlier scheduled to start on July 24 and run for 16 days but the COVID-19 pandemic forced the first peace-time postponement of the quadrennial event. While the IOC and Japan were optimistic that the show could go on but the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus had brought out heavy criticism from athletes and sporting federations and hence, the Games were delayed by a year.</p>

<p>The likely date to begin the Games will be July 23, 2021, as per pubic broadcaster NHK as it cited sources within the organizing panel.</p>

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<p>According to reports, the Games were due to cost $12.6 billion, shared between the organising committee, the government of Japan and Tokyo city. But the postponement affects every aspect be it logistics, hotels, ticketing, venues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the Tokyo Olympics are being touted as the victory of humanity over the COVID-19.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are embarking on an unprecedented challenge," said Mori while adding, "but I believe it is the mission of the Tokyo 2020 organising committee to hold the Olympics and Paralympics next year as a proof of mankind's victory" against the virus.<br />
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New dates for the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics are expected to be revealed this week, Tokyo 2020 chief Yoshiro Mori said while adding that the organizing committee is weighing on the pros and cons of summer and spring Games.

New dates for the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics are expected to be revealed this week, Tokyo 2020 chief Yoshiro Mori said while adding that the organizing committee is weighing on the pros and cons of summer and spring Games. The COVID-19 pandemic had forced the landmark decision to delay the Tokyo Olympics until next year with the sporting calendar for the year 2020 completely left shattered by the dreaded virus. With the historic decision to delay the Olympics by a year continues to settle down, the new dates of the Games will be announced soon with Mori expecting a decision from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) soon. "I think perhaps there will be some kind of communication from (IOC) President (Thomas) Bach this week," Mori told reporters on Monday. ALSO READ: IPL 2020 expected to be cancelled with no mega auction next season: Report The 2020 Tokyo Olympics were earlier scheduled to start on July 24 and run for 16 days but the COVID-19 pandemic forced the first peace-time postponement of the quadrennial event. While the IOC and Japan were optimistic that the show could go on but the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus had brought out heavy criticism from athletes and sporting federations and hence, the Games were delayed by a year. The likely date to begin the Games will be July 23, 2021, as per pubic broadcaster NHK as it cited sources within the organizing panel. ALSO READ: British boxer Anthony Yarde urges people to stay at home after his father dies of COVID-19 despite being 'fit with no health issues' According to reports, the Games were due to cost $12.6 billion, shared between the organising committee, the government of Japan and Tokyo city. But the postponement affects every aspect be it logistics, hotels, ticketing, venues. However, the Tokyo Olympics are being touted as the victory of humanity over the COVID-19. "We are embarking on an unprecedented challenge," said Mori while adding, "but I believe it is the mission of the Tokyo 2020 organising committee to hold the Olympics and Paralympics next year as a proof of mankind's victory" against the virus.

New dates for Tokyo Olympics likely to be announced 'this week': Organisers

<p>MS Dhoni’s journey to the pinnacle is a perfect example of rags to riches. The veteran Indian wicket-keeper is hailed as one of the greatest minds to have graced the cricket field and recently-retired cricketer and former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer has revealed his favourite memory with Dhoni.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jaffer conducted a question and answer session with his fans on social media platform Twitter, where the stylish right-handed batter was asked by a fan: “Favourite memory with Ms Dhoni? #AskWasim”</p>

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<p>While everyone generally shares on-field incidents with Dhoni, Jaffer pulled something really interesting out of his pocket as he revealed that Dhoni had said him, during his initial days with the Indian team, that he wants to earn Rs 30 lakh from playing cricket so that he can live peacefully in Ranchi for the rest of his life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In his 1st or 2nd year in the Indian team, I remember he said, he wants to make 30lakhs from playing cricket so he can live peacefully rest of his life in Ranchi," Jaffer answered on his twitter handle to a query from a fan on Sunday.</p>

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<p>While Dhoni’s journey has been a topsy-turvy affair, the former Indian captain stood out as one of the best in the gentlemen’s game and his absence was clearly felt after the completion of ICC World Cup 2019 as he went into a self-imposed sabbatical since then.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the swashbuckling right-handed batsman was supposed to make his return to professional cricket in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, the cash-rich tournament got postponed until April 15 In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic and now stands on the verge of being cancelled due to the deadly virus.&nbsp;</p>


MS Dhoni’s journey to the pinnacle is a perfect example of rags to riches. The veteran Indian wicket-keeper is hailed as one of the greatest minds to have graced the cricket field and recently-retired cricketer and former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer has revealed his favourite memory with Dhoni.

MS Dhoni’s journey to the pinnacle is a perfect example of rags to riches. The veteran Indian wicket-keeper is hailed as one of the greatest minds to have graced the cricket field and recently-retired cricketer and former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer has revealed his favourite memory with Dhoni. Jaffer conducted a question and answer session with his fans on social media platform Twitter, where the stylish right-handed batter was asked by a fan: “Favourite memory with Ms Dhoni? #AskWasim” ALSO READ: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma donate to PM's CARES Fund to fight COVID-19 pandemic In his 1st or 2nd year in Indian team, I remember he said, he wants to make 30lakhs from playing cricket so he can live peacefully rest of his life in Ranchi — Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) March 28, 2020 × While everyone generally shares on-field incidents with Dhoni, Jaffer pulled something really interesting out of his pocket as he revealed that Dhoni had said him, during his initial days with the Indian team, that he wants to earn Rs 30 lakh from playing cricket so that he can live peacefully in Ranchi for the rest of his life. "In his 1st or 2nd year in the Indian team, I remember he said, he wants to make 30lakhs from playing cricket so he can live peacefully rest of his life in Ranchi," Jaffer answered on his twitter handle to a query from a fan on Sunday. ALSO READ: IPL 2020 expected to be cancelled with no mega auction next season: Report While Dhoni’s journey has been a topsy-turvy affair, the former Indian captain stood out as one of the best in the gentlemen’s game and his absence was clearly felt after the completion of ICC World Cup 2019 as he went into a self-imposed sabbatical since then. Meanwhile, the swashbuckling right-handed batsman was supposed to make his return to professional cricket in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, the cash-rich tournament got postponed until April 15 In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic and now stands on the verge of being cancelled due to the deadly virus.

MS Dhoni wanted to earn Rs 30 lakh and spend rest of his life in Ranchi, says Wasim Jaffer

<p>England captain Harry Kane said the Premier League season should be cancelled if it cannot be completed by the end of June because of the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>The English top-flight is currently suspended until at least April 30 due to the COVID-19 outbreak, with a likely further delay to be announced soon.</p>

<p>There is no clear idea about when or if football will be able to resume, but Euro 2020 has been cancelled, which opens a window to bring domestic seasons to a conclusion in the summer.</p>

<p>But Tottenham striker Kane does not want Premier League chiefs to let the current campaign go past June or even the start of what would be the 2020-21 season in August, as has been suggested in some quarters.</p>

<p>"I know the Premier League will do everything they can to finish the season, and that they are looking at every option possible," Kane said in an Instagram Live conversation with former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp."I think, for me, we do need to try to finish the season. But there needs to be a point where enough is enough.</p>

<p>"Playing into July or August and pushing next season back I don't see too much benefit in that. But obviously I don't know too much about behind the scenes and financially.</p>

<p>"Probably the limit for me is the end of June. If the season's not completed by the end of June we need to look at the options and just look forward to next season." Premier League matches could potentially be staged behind closed doors in a bid to complete this campaign once the current lockdown in Britain is over.</p>

<p>Kane does not think dragging out the season will help anyone though, especially if it delays the next term.</p>

<p>"The further this season is pushed on, it would have such a big knock-on effect for next season, with the Euros in 2021, and even World Cup 2022. But that's just my opinion," he said.</p>

<p>"Football is secondary at the moment. I know there still have to be plans in place, and I'm sure everyone is trying to do that.</p>

<p>"All that is out of my hands though, there's nothing I can do personally, so from my point of view we've just got to wait and see what happens.</p>

<p>Hopefully this clears up as soon as possible, and we can try to get back to normal."</p>


England captain Harry Kane said the Premier League season should be cancelled if it cannot be completed by the end of June because of the coronavirus pandemic. The English top-flight is currently suspended until at least April 30 due to the COVID-19 outbreak, with a likely further delay to be announced soon.

England captain Harry Kane said the Premier League season should be cancelled if it cannot be completed by the end of June because of the coronavirus pandemic. The English top-flight is currently suspended until at least April 30 due to the COVID-19 outbreak, with a likely further delay to be announced soon. There is no clear idea about when or if football will be able to resume, but Euro 2020 has been cancelled, which opens a window to bring domestic seasons to a conclusion in the summer. But Tottenham striker Kane does not want Premier League chiefs to let the current campaign go past June or even the start of what would be the 2020-21 season in August, as has been suggested in some quarters. "I know the Premier League will do everything they can to finish the season, and that they are looking at every option possible," Kane said in an Instagram Live conversation with former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp."I think, for me, we do need to try to finish the season. But there needs to be a point where enough is enough. "Playing into July or August and pushing next season back I don't see too much benefit in that. But obviously I don't know too much about behind the scenes and financially. "Probably the limit for me is the end of June. If the season's not completed by the end of June we need to look at the options and just look forward to next season." Premier League matches could potentially be staged behind closed doors in a bid to complete this campaign once the current lockdown in Britain is over. Kane does not think dragging out the season will help anyone though, especially if it delays the next term. "The further this season is pushed on, it would have such a big knock-on effect for next season, with the Euros in 2021, and even World Cup 2022. But that's just my opinion," he said. "Football is secondary at the moment. I know there still have to be plans in place, and I'm sure everyone is trying to do that. "All that is out of my hands though, there's nothing I can do personally, so from my point of view we've just got to wait and see what happens. Hopefully this clears up as soon as possible, and we can try to get back to normal."

Scrap season if it can't be finished by end of June says, Harry Kane

<p class="MsoNormal">Virat Kohli along with his wife and Bollywood superstar Anushka Sharma on Monday pledged their support to the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) and Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (Maharashtra) in a bid to fight against the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Entire India is in a 21-day lockdown period to curb the spread of the deadly virus with the positive number of cases climbing with each passing day. Sportspersons and actors have come out to support the Indian government by donating their bit in the noble cause while constantly urging their fans and followers to stay indoors amid the time of crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"Anushka and I are pledging our support towards PM-CARES Fund &amp; the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (Maharashtra). Our hearts are breaking looking at the suffering of so many &amp; we hope our contribution, in some way, helps easing the pain of our fellow citizens #IndiaFightsCorona," Indian skipper Kohli tweeted on Monday.</p>

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<p>Earlier the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday pledged Rs 51 crore to PM’s CARES Fund as the apex board joined the growing list of athletes to come forward and support the Indian government amid the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The likes of Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Gautam Gambhir, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin among many others have pledged their support to the Indian government during these tough times.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/scrap-season-if-it-cant-be-finished-by-end-of-june-says-harry-kane-289407">Scrap season if it can't be finished by end of June says, Harry Kane</a></strong></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The number of positive cases in India has crossed the 1000-mark as the country continues to remain in a stand-still. Moreover, all the sporting events and tournaments have been either cancelled or postponed. The much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 stands on the verge of being cancelled with the latest reports stating the no mega auction will take place next season.&nbsp;</p>

<p class="MsoNormal">However, it will be interesting to see the fate of forthcoming events such as the ICC T20 World Cup and Asia Cup 2020 with organisers being optimistic that the situation may become better in the coming months. While the Asia Cup 2020 is scheduled to be held in September, the T20 World Cup will be hosted by Australia in the month of October.&nbsp;<br />
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Virat Kohli along with his wife and Bollywood superstar Anushka Sharma on Monday pledged their support to the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) and Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (Maharashtra) in a bid to fight against the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic.

Virat Kohli along with his wife and Bollywood superstar Anushka Sharma on Monday pledged their support to the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) and Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (Maharashtra) in a bid to fight against the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic. Entire India is in a 21-day lockdown period to curb the spread of the deadly virus with the positive number of cases climbing with each passing day. Sportspersons and actors have come out to support the Indian government by donating their bit in the noble cause while constantly urging their fans and followers to stay indoors amid the time of crisis. "Anushka and I are pledging our support towards PM-CARES Fund & the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (Maharashtra). Our hearts are breaking looking at the suffering of so many & we hope our contribution, in some way, helps easing the pain of our fellow citizens #IndiaFightsCorona," Indian skipper Kohli tweeted on Monday. ALSO READ: IPL 2020 expected to be cancelled with no mega auction next season: Report Anushka and I are pledging our support towards PM-CARES Fund & the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (Maharashtra). Our hearts are breaking looking at the suffering of so many & we hope our contribution, in some way, helps easing the pain of our fellow citizens #IndiaFightsCorona — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 30, 2020 × Earlier the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday pledged Rs 51 crore to PM’s CARES Fund as the apex board joined the growing list of athletes to come forward and support the Indian government amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The likes of Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Gautam Gambhir, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin among many others have pledged their support to the Indian government during these tough times. ALSO READ: Scrap season if it can't be finished by end of June says, Harry Kane The number of positive cases in India has crossed the 1000-mark as the country continues to remain in a stand-still. Moreover, all the sporting events and tournaments have been either cancelled or postponed. The much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 stands on the verge of being cancelled with the latest reports stating the no mega auction will take place next season. However, it will be interesting to see the fate of forthcoming events such as the ICC T20 World Cup and Asia Cup 2020 with organisers being optimistic that the situation may become better in the coming months. While the Asia Cup 2020 is scheduled to be held in September, the T20 World Cup will be hosted by Australia in the month of October.

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma donate to PM's CARES Fund to fight COVID-19 pandemic

<p>With India currently under a 21-day lockdown period amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire country has been left in a stand-still. While there was massive anticipation surrounding the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, the novel coronavirus has come as a damp squib shattering the entire sporting calendar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the COVID-19 continues to spread like a wildfire, the 13th edition of Indian Premier League is likely to be cancelled with the next season to be played in 2021. The main reason behind the cancellation of IPL 2020 is the current health advisory by the Indian government which asks everyone to remain indoors and maintain social distancing. Furthermore, no mega auction will take place next season and the likelihood is that the scrapped season will continue in the year 2021, as per a latest report.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>“IPL will not happen this year"</h2>

<p>“IPL will not happen this year. It will now happen next year. We all know how the situation is at the moment in the country and no one will take any risk. One can’t have social distancing in the stadium. It’s better to play IPL next year. Also, no mega auction will take place. We will inform the franchises once we get final confirmation from the Indian government, the same season can continue next season,” a source in the IPL administration informed a leading daily.</p>

<p>While IPL 2020 was initially scheduled to start on March 29 only to postpone it till April 15, the current situation surrounding COVID-19 has not made things any easier for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/coronavirus-may-prove-virtual-sports-game-changer-289404">Coronavirus may prove virtual sports game changer</a></strong></p>

<p>The flight restrictions, the proposal of matches played behind closed doors and logistical challenges in the current scenario have come has a nightmare for the board and organizers and hence, the IPL is likely to be cancelled with an official confirmation from BCCI expected around April 15.</p>

<p>Furthermore, the BCCI is likely to suspend the National Cricket Academy zonal camp that was supposed to be held across India during the summer season.<br />
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With India currently under a 21-day lockdown period amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire country has been left in a stand-still. While there was massive anticipation surrounding the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, the novel coronavirus has come as a damp squib shattering the entire sporting calendar.

With India currently under a 21-day lockdown period amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire country has been left in a stand-still. While there was massive anticipation surrounding the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, the novel coronavirus has come as a damp squib shattering the entire sporting calendar. While the COVID-19 continues to spread like a wildfire, the 13th edition of Indian Premier League is likely to be cancelled with the next season to be played in 2021. The main reason behind the cancellation of IPL 2020 is the current health advisory by the Indian government which asks everyone to remain indoors and maintain social distancing. Furthermore, no mega auction will take place next season and the likelihood is that the scrapped season will continue in the year 2021, as per a latest report. ALSO READ: Scrap season if it can't be finished by end of June says, Harry Kane “IPL will not happen this year" “IPL will not happen this year. It will now happen next year. We all know how the situation is at the moment in the country and no one will take any risk. One can’t have social distancing in the stadium. It’s better to play IPL next year. Also, no mega auction will take place. We will inform the franchises once we get final confirmation from the Indian government, the same season can continue next season,” a source in the IPL administration informed a leading daily. While IPL 2020 was initially scheduled to start on March 29 only to postpone it till April 15, the current situation surrounding COVID-19 has not made things any easier for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). ALSO READ: Coronavirus may prove virtual sports game changer The flight restrictions, the proposal of matches played behind closed doors and logistical challenges in the current scenario have come has a nightmare for the board and organizers and hence, the IPL is likely to be cancelled with an official confirmation from BCCI expected around April 15. Furthermore, the BCCI is likely to suspend the National Cricket Academy zonal camp that was supposed to be held across India during the summer season.

IPL 2020 expected to be cancelled with no mega auction next season: Report

<p>With the sporting world coming to a grinding halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sportspersons have taken to social media platforms to interact with their fans, followers and friends as almost the entire world continues to remain in lockdown to fight against the deadly virus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tennis star Venus Williams was joined by her sister Serena, and stand-up comedian and actress Amy Schumer on photo-blogging platform Instagram as the troika held a live session on Friday for a workout consisting of lifting bottles of alcohol as weights.</p>

<p>“I do this anyway,” Schumer cracked as she squatted with some alcohol bottles. “When we go low, the champagne goes high,” she continued as thousands watched the trio have fun in a bid to keep themselves fit.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/english-football-chiefs-set-for-difficult-coronavirus-decisions-289090">English football chiefs set for 'difficult' coronavirus decisions</a></strong></p>

<p>Schumer also joked that tequila is “good for calf raises,” and tilted a bottle of wine toward her mouth, saying, “Practice for what you do at night. It’s how I keep myself in mediocre shape.”</p>

<p>The Instagram live session was held on Friday and witnessed epic banter between the trio. While everyone continues to remain in lockdown while self-isolating themselves to curb the spread of COVID-19, Schumer, when asked about wellness tips said: “Hopefully you have some edibles. And that’s kind of the best we can hope for.”</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-struggled-to-breathe-dybala-reveals-coronavirus-nightmare-289089">'I struggled to breathe:' Dybala reveals coronavirus nightmare</a></strong></p>

<p>Serena’s daughter, Alexis Olympia, and Schumer’s baby son, Gene, made cameos.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, all the sporting tournaments and events have been either cancelled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic with the biggest among them being the Tokyo Olympics 2020 which was shifted to 2021.<br />
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With the sporting world coming to a grinding halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sportspersons have taken to social media platforms to interact with their fans, followers and friends as almost the entire world continues to remain in lockdown to fight against the deadly virus.

With the sporting world coming to a grinding halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sportspersons have taken to social media platforms to interact with their fans, followers and friends as almost the entire world continues to remain in lockdown to fight against the deadly virus. Tennis star Venus Williams was joined by her sister Serena, and stand-up comedian and actress Amy Schumer on photo-blogging platform Instagram as the troika held a live session on Friday for a workout consisting of lifting bottles of alcohol as weights. “I do this anyway,” Schumer cracked as she squatted with some alcohol bottles. “When we go low, the champagne goes high,” she continued as thousands watched the trio have fun in a bid to keep themselves fit. ALSO READ: English football chiefs set for 'difficult' coronavirus decisions Schumer also joked that tequila is “good for calf raises,” and tilted a bottle of wine toward her mouth, saying, “Practice for what you do at night. It’s how I keep myself in mediocre shape.” The Instagram live session was held on Friday and witnessed epic banter between the trio. While everyone continues to remain in lockdown while self-isolating themselves to curb the spread of COVID-19, Schumer, when asked about wellness tips said: “Hopefully you have some edibles. And that’s kind of the best we can hope for.” ALSO READ: 'I struggled to breathe:' Dybala reveals coronavirus nightmare Serena’s daughter, Alexis Olympia, and Schumer’s baby son, Gene, made cameos. Meanwhile, all the sporting tournaments and events have been either cancelled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic with the biggest among them being the Tokyo Olympics 2020 which was shifted to 2021.

Venus Williams hosts exercise session with alcohol bottles on Instagram during quarantine; Serena Williams, Amy Schumer join

<p>With the COVID-19 taking the entire world under its dreaded wings, the daily life has come to a stand-still. In the world of sports, every major tournaments and event have either been cancelled or postponed with sportspersons now taking to social media platforms to keep their fans engaged and motivated during these tough times. Many athletes have been seen urging their fans and followers to remain at their house in a bid to fight against the deadly COVID-19.&nbsp;</p>

<p>West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo, who is also famous for his chartbuster – ‘Champions’ – has released another song, this time on coronavirus, to entertain and motivate everyone. Bravo launched his song on YouTube and took to photo-blogging platform Instagram to announce it.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-struggled-to-breathe-dybala-reveals-coronavirus-nightmare-289089">'I struggled to breathe:' Dybala reveals coronavirus nightmare</a></strong></p>

<p>"We Not Giving Up On this Outbreak due to Pandemic, My Heartful Prayers to all of you out there! Lets fight together A Positive Song during this Outbreak," Bravo wrote on Instagram with a video of his song.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tv/B-M2r_aHQ5H/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">On this Outbreak due to Pandemic, My Heartful Prayers to all of you out there! Lets fight together A Positive Song during this Outbreak! #WeNotGivingUp - https://youtu.be/ASaCNP3ukoo #StayHomeStaySafe @jojo_branding great job as always in writing this song @dllpro1 @wmglabrecords @selectahkern @dexterrthomas</a></p>

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<p>Bravo’s latest release has since gone viral on Instagram and YouTube with fans praising the effort by the veteran Windies all-rounder. In the song, Bravo appeals to everyone to stay safe and take all necessary precautions to fight against COVID-19. He urges that washing hands regularly and staying at home is a must to avoid contracting the virus.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/venus-williams-hosts-exercise-session-with-alcohol-bottles-on-instagram-during-quarantine-serena-williams-amy-schumer-joins-289096">Venus Williams hosts exercise session with alcohol bottles on Instagram during quarantine; Serena Williams, Amy Schumer join</a></strong></p>

<p>The novel coronavirus has left the entire world in stand-still with over 3 lakh people being infected while more than 20,000 people have lost their lives.&nbsp;<br />
Bravo was supposed to be seen next in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 but the pandemic has left the sporting calendar shattered.</p>

<p>While IPL 2020 hasn’t been cancelled yet but with India continue to be in lockdown, the chances are less that the cash-rich tournament will take place. Earlier, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly had ruled out a postponed version of IPL which can be held after a few months due to ICC’s FTP. &nbsp;</p>


With the COVID-19 taking the entire world under its dreaded wings, the daily life has come to a stand-still. In the world of sports, every major tournaments and event have either been cancelled or postponed with sportspersons now taking to social media platforms to keep their fans engaged and motivated during these tough times.

With the COVID-19 taking the entire world under its dreaded wings, the daily life has come to a stand-still. In the world of sports, every major tournaments and event have either been cancelled or postponed with sportspersons now taking to social media platforms to keep their fans engaged and motivated during these tough times. Many athletes have been seen urging their fans and followers to remain at their house in a bid to fight against the deadly COVID-19. West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo, who is also famous for his chartbuster – ‘Champions’ – has released another song, this time on coronavirus, to entertain and motivate everyone. Bravo launched his song on YouTube and took to photo-blogging platform Instagram to announce it. ALSO READ: 'I struggled to breathe:' Dybala reveals coronavirus nightmare "We Not Giving Up On this Outbreak due to Pandemic, My Heartful Prayers to all of you out there! Lets fight together A Positive Song during this Outbreak," Bravo wrote on Instagram with a video of his song. View this post on Instagram On this Outbreak due to Pandemic, My Heartful Prayers to all of you out there! Lets fight together A Positive Song during this Outbreak! #WeNotGivingUp - https://youtu.be/ASaCNP3ukoo #StayHomeStaySafe @jojo_branding great job as always in writing this song @dllpro1 @wmglabrecords @selectahkern @dexterrthomas A post shared by Dwayne Bravo Aka Mr. Champion (@djbravo47) on Mar 26, 2020 at 7:52am PDT × Bravo’s latest release has since gone viral on Instagram and YouTube with fans praising the effort by the veteran Windies all-rounder. In the song, Bravo appeals to everyone to stay safe and take all necessary precautions to fight against COVID-19. He urges that washing hands regularly and staying at home is a must to avoid contracting the virus. ALSO READ: Venus Williams hosts exercise session with alcohol bottles on Instagram during quarantine; Serena Williams, Amy Schumer join The novel coronavirus has left the entire world in stand-still with over 3 lakh people being infected while more than 20,000 people have lost their lives. Bravo was supposed to be seen next in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 but the pandemic has left the sporting calendar shattered. While IPL 2020 hasn’t been cancelled yet but with India continue to be in lockdown, the chances are less that the cash-rich tournament will take place. Earlier, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly had ruled out a postponed version of IPL which can be held after a few months due to ICC’s FTP.

WATCH: West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo launces new song 'We not giving up' on COVID-19

<p>England's Premier League, Professional Footballers' Association and Football League are steadying themselves for some "difficult decisions" amid the coronavirus outbreak as they try to see if there is a way of restarting the season.</p>

<p><br />
The three organisations all met on Friday to examine the financial impact of suspending the season, with Britain as a whole in a state of lockdown.</p>

<p><br />
"The Premier League, EFL and PFA met today and discussed the growing seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic," they said in a joint statement.</p>

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"It was stressed that the thoughts of all three organisations continue to be with everyone affected by the virus.</p>

<p><br />
"The Premier League, EFL and PFA agreed that difficult decisions will have to be taken in order to mitigate the economic impact of the current suspension of professional football in England and agreed to work together to arrive at shared solutions."</p>

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Some clubs have asked players to defer up to half their wages, while players at Championship leaders Leeds, pushing for promotion to the lucrative Premier League, have volunteered for a wage deferral.</p>

<p><br />
The governing bodies are set for more talks next week as they try to draw up a unified plan.</p>

<p><br />
Last week saw the projected restart of the season pushed &nbsp;back until April 30, and that date has not moved.</p>

<p><br />
"The leagues will not recommence until April 30 at the earliest. They will only do so when it is safe and conditions allow," added the statement.</p>

<p><br />
"Further meetings will take place next week with a view to formulating a joint plan to deal with the difficult circumstances facing the leagues, their clubs, players, staff and fans."</p>

<p><br />
Meanwhile a spokesperson for the Football Association insisted they had no regrets about their announcement earlier this week that saw a host of lower division leagues declared null and void because of the coronavirus outbreak.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
"The decision taken to end the 2019/20 season across Steps 3-7 of the National League System, the women's football pyramid and the wider grassroots game was made by committee representatives for the respective leagues, and was supported by the FA Board and the FA Women's Board," the spokesperson said.</p>

<p><br />
"It will now go to the FA Council for ratification. We fully support the decision they came to during these challenging and unprecedented circumstances for English football."</p>


England's Premier League, Professional Footballers' Association and Football League are steadying themselves for some "difficult decisions" amid the coronavirus outbreak as they try to see if there is a way of restarting the season.

England's Premier League, Professional Footballers' Association and Football League are steadying themselves for some "difficult decisions" amid the coronavirus outbreak as they try to see if there is a way of restarting the season. The three organisations all met on Friday to examine the financial impact of suspending the season, with Britain as a whole in a state of lockdown. "The Premier League, EFL and PFA met today and discussed the growing seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic," they said in a joint statement. "It was stressed that the thoughts of all three organisations continue to be with everyone affected by the virus. "The Premier League, EFL and PFA agreed that difficult decisions will have to be taken in order to mitigate the economic impact of the current suspension of professional football in England and agreed to work together to arrive at shared solutions." Some clubs have asked players to defer up to half their wages, while players at Championship leaders Leeds, pushing for promotion to the lucrative Premier League, have volunteered for a wage deferral. The governing bodies are set for more talks next week as they try to draw up a unified plan. Last week saw the projected restart of the season pushed back until April 30, and that date has not moved. "The leagues will not recommence until April 30 at the earliest. They will only do so when it is safe and conditions allow," added the statement. "Further meetings will take place next week with a view to formulating a joint plan to deal with the difficult circumstances facing the leagues, their clubs, players, staff and fans." Meanwhile a spokesperson for the Football Association insisted they had no regrets about their announcement earlier this week that saw a host of lower division leagues declared null and void because of the coronavirus outbreak. "The decision taken to end the 2019/20 season across Steps 3-7 of the National League System, the women's football pyramid and the wider grassroots game was made by committee representatives for the respective leagues, and was supported by the FA Board and the FA Women's Board," the spokesperson said. "It will now go to the FA Council for ratification. We fully support the decision they came to during these challenging and unprecedented circumstances for English football."

English football chiefs set for 'difficult' coronavirus decisions

<p>Juventus star Paulo Dybala revealed Friday how he "struggled to breathe" after contracting coronavirus which has killed over 9,000 people in Italy.</p>

<p><br />
The Argentine international announced last Saturday he was one of three Juventus players to catch the virus along with Daniele Rugani and Blaise Matuidi, who both had no symptoms.</p>

<p><br />
"I feel better now after some strong symptoms," the 26-year-old Dybala told JTV channel.</p>

<p><br />
"A couple of days ago I was not well, I felt heavy and after five minutes of movement I had to stop because I was struggling to breathe.</p>

<p><br />
"Now I can move and walk to start trying to train, because when I tried in the past few days I started to shake too much.</p>

<p><br />
"I gasped for air and as a result I couldn't do anything, after five minutes I was already very tired, I felt the body heavy and my muscles hurt.</p>

<p><br />
"Now I'm fine. My fiancée Oriana (Sabatini) has also overcome the symptoms."</p>

<p><br />
Dybala has scored 13 goals in all competitions this season, including in league leader's Juventus's last game against Inter Milan before Serie A and all sport in Italy was suspended.</p>

<p><br />
"The goal against Inter was the greatest emotion, (Aaron) Ramsey provided the perfect assist - it's a pity that there was no public," added Dybala.</p>


Juventus star Paulo Dybala revealed Friday how he "struggled to breathe" after contracting coronavirus which has killed over 9,000 people in Italy. The Argentine international announced last Saturday he was one of three Juventus players to catch the virus along with Daniele Rugani and Blaise Matuidi, who both had no symptoms.

Juventus star Paulo Dybala revealed Friday how he "struggled to breathe" after contracting coronavirus which has killed over 9,000 people in Italy. The Argentine international announced last Saturday he was one of three Juventus players to catch the virus along with Daniele Rugani and Blaise Matuidi, who both had no symptoms. "I feel better now after some strong symptoms," the 26-year-old Dybala told JTV channel. "A couple of days ago I was not well, I felt heavy and after five minutes of movement I had to stop because I was struggling to breathe. "Now I can move and walk to start trying to train, because when I tried in the past few days I started to shake too much. "I gasped for air and as a result I couldn't do anything, after five minutes I was already very tired, I felt the body heavy and my muscles hurt. "Now I'm fine. My fiancée Oriana (Sabatini) has also overcome the symptoms." Dybala has scored 13 goals in all competitions this season, including in league leader's Juventus's last game against Inter Milan before Serie A and all sport in Italy was suspended. "The goal against Inter was the greatest emotion, (Aaron) Ramsey provided the perfect assist - it's a pity that there was no public," added Dybala.

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<p>Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Friday donated Rs 50 lakh in a bid to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to spread like a wildfire. In India, at least 735 people have been tested positive for COVID-19 with 17 losing their lives.&nbsp;Tendulkar’s donation is the biggest among leading sportspersons as some of them have donated their salaries whereas others have contributed with medical equipment to fight back against the deadly virus.</p>

<p>"Sachin Tendulkar decided to contribute Rs 25 lakh each to Prime Minister's Relief Fund and Chief Minister's Relief Fund in his bid to join the fight against COVID-19. It was his decision that he wanted to contribute to both funds," a source privy to the development, told PTI on conditions of anonymity.</p>

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<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has taken away more than 24,000 lives globally with almost every country being locked down to the curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tendulkar has been one of the sportspersons to be really active on social media to spread awareness among his fans and followers about the seriousness of the COVID-19. While Tendulkar has regularly posted updates on how to tackle the deadly virus, the Master Blaster has posted several videos urging everyone to follow the advisory by the Indian government and Health Ministry.</p>

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<p>The former Indian captain has been associated with a lot of charity worked and has stepped up several times to help the needy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Other notable cricketers – Irfan and Yusuf Pathan – donated 4,000 face masks to Baroda police and health department whereas Mahendra Singh Dhoni made a contribution of Rs 1 lakh through a Pune based NGO.</p>


Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Friday donated Rs 50 lakh in a bid to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to spread like a wildfire.

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Friday donated Rs 50 lakh in a bid to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to spread like a wildfire. In India, at least 735 people have been tested positive for COVID-19 with 17 losing their lives. Tendulkar’s donation is the biggest among leading sportspersons as some of them have donated their salaries whereas others have contributed with medical equipment to fight back against the deadly virus. "Sachin Tendulkar decided to contribute Rs 25 lakh each to Prime Minister's Relief Fund and Chief Minister's Relief Fund in his bid to join the fight against COVID-19. It was his decision that he wanted to contribute to both funds," a source privy to the development, told PTI on conditions of anonymity. ALSO READ: MS Dhoni donates to help 100 poor families in Pune during COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has taken away more than 24,000 lives globally with almost every country being locked down to the curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Tendulkar has been one of the sportspersons to be really active on social media to spread awareness among his fans and followers about the seriousness of the COVID-19. While Tendulkar has regularly posted updates on how to tackle the deadly virus, the Master Blaster has posted several videos urging everyone to follow the advisory by the Indian government and Health Ministry. ALSO READ: 'IPL can wait till situation gets normal' :Rohit Sharma as India continues to battle accelerated coronavirus The former Indian captain has been associated with a lot of charity worked and has stepped up several times to help the needy. Other notable cricketers – Irfan and Yusuf Pathan – donated 4,000 face masks to Baroda police and health department whereas Mahendra Singh Dhoni made a contribution of Rs 1 lakh through a Pune based NGO.

Sachin Tendulkar steps forward again, donates Rs 50 lakh to fight COVID-19

<p>Former India captain and veteran wicket-keeper, in a humanitarian gesture, has donated a sum of Rs 1 lakh on a crowdfunding website Ketto, to&nbsp; Mukul Madhav Foundation in Pune which will support 100 families for 14 days as India continues to remain in lockdown to fight back against the deadly COVID-19.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pune is one of the worst-hit cities by the COVID-19 in India with over 30 positive cases reported and hundreds of people in quarantine. Dhoni’s donation will be used to provide relief kits in Pune to&nbsp;the daily wage workers who continue to suffer the most from the novel coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>The relief kit, priced Rs 100 each,&nbsp;consists of basic essential items such as soap, rice, flour, oil, grains, pulses, biscuits, tea, sugar, spices, etc. Following Dhoni’s kind gesture, many people started noticing and chipped in with a donation to raise as much as Rs 11.5 lakh for the campaign.</p>

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<p>Dhoni is not the only cricketer who has come forward during this crisis. Former Indian cricketers Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan also donated over 4,000 masks in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic in the country. Furthermore, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly donated rice worth Rs 50 lakh for the underprivileged.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The crowdfunding giant has already raised Rs 1.37 crores for its various campaigns to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Dhoni was scheduled to make his return to the cricket field in the IPL 2020 since last playing in the ICC World Cup 2019. Dhoni has been on a self-imposed sabbatical and his return was massively anticipated by the lovers of the gentlemen’s game. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic taking the entire world under its dreaded wings, the fate of IPL 2020 and Dhoni’s return hangs in balance.<br />
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Former India captain and veteran wicket-keeper, in a humanitarian gesture, has donated a sum of Rs 1 lakh on a crowdfunding website Ketto, to Mukul Madhav Foundation in Pune which will support 100 families for 14 days as India continues to remain in lockdown to fight back against the deadly COVID-19.

Former India captain and veteran wicket-keeper, in a humanitarian gesture, has donated a sum of Rs 1 lakh on a crowdfunding website Ketto, to Mukul Madhav Foundation in Pune which will support 100 families for 14 days as India continues to remain in lockdown to fight back against the deadly COVID-19. Pune is one of the worst-hit cities by the COVID-19 in India with over 30 positive cases reported and hundreds of people in quarantine. Dhoni’s donation will be used to provide relief kits in Pune to the daily wage workers who continue to suffer the most from the novel coronavirus pandemic. The relief kit, priced Rs 100 each, consists of basic essential items such as soap, rice, flour, oil, grains, pulses, biscuits, tea, sugar, spices, etc. Following Dhoni’s kind gesture, many people started noticing and chipped in with a donation to raise as much as Rs 11.5 lakh for the campaign. ALSO READ: Amid COVID-19 pandemic, Rohit Sharma shares heartfelt message for entire world during Instagram live with Kevin Pietersen Dhoni is not the only cricketer who has come forward during this crisis. Former Indian cricketers Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan also donated over 4,000 masks in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic in the country. Furthermore, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly donated rice worth Rs 50 lakh for the underprivileged. ALSO READ: ICC umpire Aleem Dar's restaurant to offer free food to unemployed amid COVID-19 pandemic The crowdfunding giant has already raised Rs 1.37 crores for its various campaigns to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, Dhoni was scheduled to make his return to the cricket field in the IPL 2020 since last playing in the ICC World Cup 2019. Dhoni has been on a self-imposed sabbatical and his return was massively anticipated by the lovers of the gentlemen’s game. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic taking the entire world under its dreaded wings, the fate of IPL 2020 and Dhoni’s return hangs in balance.

MS Dhoni donates to help 100 poor families in Pune during COVID-19 pandemic

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