Day: April 2, 2020

MAQ: Cricketers must stay in shape

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MARGATE/FL – USA: Chairman and CEO of Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) Mahammad Qureshi is calling on all cricketers to find novel ways of keeping fit during the coronavirus quarantine period. Qureshi who runs the successful Maq T10 and US Open T20 tournaments in America warned cricketers that by staying home and consuming larger than normal amounts of food, they run the risk of becoming unfit. “We don’t know how long we will be off the grid in terms of active cricket, so the players must exercise regularly and eat the…

English cricket chief takes 25 percent pay cut in virus response

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“England’s World Cup winning captain Eoin Morgan said he was ‘open to absolutely everything’ to help in response the coronavirus crisis. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Tom Harrison “volunteered” on Wednesday to take the same 25 per cent pay cut as other employees in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday, when Harrison unveiled the ECB’s £61 million ($76 million) aid package in response to the “once in a generation” challenge of COVID-19 he said he would take a pay cut. On…

Indian cricketers face backlash for supporting Pakistan virus fund

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“Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh was strongly criticised on Twitter. ©AFP” /> New Delhi (AFP) – Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh have unleashed a social media storm by backing former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi’s foundation in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The two countries are bitter rivals and the move touched a raw nerve in India. Afridi’s appeal for donations to help people affected by the deadly virus in Pakistan has had overwhelming support from leading cricketers. Harbhajan urged people to contribute in a video message, and called…