“Locked down like everyone else, I am at home with family,” says Sourav Ganguly
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has resulted in nations going through phases of Lockdown. With the number of cases rising everyday, the scenario of relaxing the lockdown in India remains uncertain. The 21-day nationwide lockdown has been extended until 3rd May.
The IPL was originally scheduled to begin on 29 March but, due to the pandemic, was suspended till 15th April. BCCI President, Sourav Ganguly clarifies that there will be an update regarding the forthcoming IPL season soon after he meets with the BCCI office-bearers.
"I will be able to give an update on that on Monday after speaking to the other office-bearers (of BCCI). But practically speaking, when life has come to a standstill everywhere in the world, where does sport have a future in this," Ganguly told the New Indian Express.
"In my 46 years of life, I never experienced anything like this. Not just that, the world has never seen anything like this. And I hope nobody sees this situation again. The entire world is thinking how many people may die in the next two weeks! It's unbelievable," added Ganguly.
During this Lockdown, Ganguly also disclosed his everyday routine, where he is spending time with his family and doing some BCCI and ICC work from home.
"Locked down like everyone else, I am at home with family. These are rare moments in the sense that others normally stay at home. I don't. That has changed. I'm doing some BCCI and ICC work. I rest, watch a bit of TV, do a bit of fitness training at the gym I have at home," said Ganguly.
"The lesson is, it's one life. So be happy, live every day and live up to potential. Nobody had seen or expected this. But the unexpected happens at times. You just have live your life in whatever way you can and do what makes you happy. That's very important," Ganguly added.
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