<p>India's former medium pace bowler Joginder Sharma, who headlined in the key final over when India beat Pakistan in the maiden Twenty20 World Cup cricket final in 2007 has said that he faces more pressure as a police officer while making sure that people stay at home during the coronavirus lockdown across the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also see:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-virat-kohli-to-mary-kom-sportspersons-and-state-authorities-who-have-donated-to-help-india-fight-covid-19-pandemic-289504" hreflang="en">From Virat Kohli to Mary Kom - Sportspersons and state authorities who have donated to help India fight COVID-19 pandemic</a></p>

<p>The 36-year-old was praised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and others after he hit the streets inf India in his role as a police officer.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>His photo of him asking people to stay indoors while wearing a mask went viral. Indian cricket fans applauded the former cricketer's efforts on the social media sites.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharma said: "Obviously this contribution is much bigger because people are losing their lives."<br />
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"It was also a big thing, winning the World Cup for India, but here we have to save the nation. And even if I am playing a small part in this, then it is huge," Sharma is now a superintendent in Hisar, Haryana.</p>

<p>India is going through a nation-wide 21 days lockdown. Authorities like Joginder Sharma are ensuring that the people stay indoors and don't violate the lockdown.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The tally in India for coronavirus cases stands at 1252, while the reported death toll is 32.</p>


India's former medium pace bowler Joginder Sharma, who headlined in the key final over when India beat Pakistan in the maiden Twenty20 World Cup cricket final in 2007 has said that he faces more pressure as a police officer while making sure that people stay at home during the coronavirus lockdown across the country.

India's former medium pace bowler Joginder Sharma, who headlined in the key final over when India beat Pakistan in the maiden Twenty20 World Cup cricket final in 2007 has said that he faces more pressure as a police officer while making sure that people stay at home during the coronavirus lockdown across the country. Also see: From Virat Kohli to Mary Kom - Sportspersons and state authorities who have donated to help India fight COVID-19 pandemic The 36-year-old was praised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and others after he hit the streets inf India in his role as a police officer. 2007: #T20WorldCup hero 🏆 2020: Real world hero 💪 In his post-cricket career as a policeman, India's Joginder Sharma is among those doing their bit amid a global health crisis. [📷 Joginder Sharma] pic.twitter.com/2IAAyjX3Se — ICC (@ICC) March 28, 2020 × His photo of him asking people to stay indoors while wearing a mask went viral. Indian cricket fans applauded the former cricketer's efforts on the social media sites. Sharma said: "Obviously this contribution is much bigger because people are losing their lives." "It was also a big thing, winning the World Cup for India, but here we have to save the nation. And even if I am playing a small part in this, then it is huge," Sharma is now a superintendent in Hisar, Haryana. India is going through a nation-wide 21 days lockdown. Authorities like Joginder Sharma are ensuring that the people stay indoors and don't violate the lockdown. The tally in India for coronavirus cases stands at 1252, while the reported death toll is 32.

'This contribution is much bigger', says Joginder Sharma as he polices virus curfew

21 -day complete lockdown in India has been imposed by PM Narendra Modi which will be effective from today. Never in contemporary time, this level of this lockdown has been announced in India. Watch this video to know what all are exempted from lockdown.

COVID-19: What all is exempted from 21-day lockdown in India

PM Narendra Modi on March 24 in his address announced a complete 21-day lockdown in India. However, essential services like, medical, hospitals, vegetables, milk, etc. If a person violates the lockdown the punishment can be up to 2 years in jail.

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