Sourav Ganguly Takes a Massive Decision Amidst Coronavirus Crisis
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BCCI President Sourav Ganguly offers the indoor facility and the players dormitory of Eden Gardens to the West Bengal government. He said that the government can convert the stadium into temporary medical centers amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus is a fatal disease that is spreading rapidly all over the world. Due to the coronavirus outbreak in India, the entire nation has been locked down for 21 days from March 25, 2020 (Wednesday). Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the lockdown in the country on March 24 at 8 pm. The deadly virus has affected 582 people till now while 11 people have lost their lives in India.
The novel COVID-19 has affected the sporting industry as well. Almost every sports event in the country has either been postponed or canceled.
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Amidst these testing times, Sourav Ganguly quoted, “If the government asks us, we will certainly hand over the facility. Anything that is need of the hour, we will do it. There is absolutely no problem,”.
However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not made any monetary contribution to help the government in these difficult times. On being asked about the same, Ganguly replied that he will have a word with BCCI Secretary Jay Shah before making a call.
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The government has announced a complete lockdown in the country owing to the coronavirus scare. This situation is similar to the curfew. However, the government would ensure a proper supply of essentials like vegetables, milk, and grocery to the public.
After seeing the empty roads of his hometown Kolkata, the former Indian captain expressed his feelings on twitter.
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Ganguly tweeted, “Never thought would see my city like this .. stay safe .. this will change soon for the better …love and affection to all…,”.
Never thought would see my city like this .. stay safe .. this will change soon for the better …love and affection to all .. pic.twitter.com/hrcW8CYxqn
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) March 24, 2020
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He posted the tweet along with the pictures of deserted roads of Kolkata.
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