The Extras – Weekly round-up of cricket’s major happenings
The Coronavirus pandemic which has spread across the globe has brought all sporting activities to a grinding halt. Even cricket hasn’t been spared with matches and tournaments being cancelled or postponed at a rapid rate. Like most of the world, cricketers have been stuck at home, which has allowed us to see a different side to their personality away from the heat of the action. Many have kept active on social media, keeping us updated with their daily happenings.
Here in the Extras, we take a look at what the players have been up to over the past week:
Rohit Sharma gives an insight into his life
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Lockdown hasn’t been easy for anyone, especially for athletes who are so accustomed to busy schedules and travelling around the globe. But this has not brought down Rohit Sharma’s spirit who is taking all the positives out of the situation. Spending quality time with his wife and young daughter has certainly been a boon and Rohit has been making full use of it. The opener posted a cheeky video on his Instagram, giving his fans an insight into how a typical day staying at home looks like.
Jaddu flaunts his skills
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Ravindra Jadeja has wowed one and all with his sword celebrations when brining up a milestone with a bat. With no cricket in sight, it was high-time before the proud Rajput flaunted his skills with the real thing. His video on Instagram showcasing his swordplay has become quite the viral sensation, with his fans left in sheer awe.
Marnus has a day out with his dog
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Kane Williamson’s trick of practicing the game with his dog seems to have become quite the rage. The latest to join the bandwagon – Australian sensation Marnus Labuschagne. His video though incited some top-quality banter from his teammates, as David Warner and Usman Khawaja openly mocked him in the comments section.
Stuart Broad gets tonked in a game of garden cricket
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Legendary England pacer Stuart Broad has faced some maulings in his career but has always recovered to come back stronger. But it will certainly be a tough ask for him to make a comeback after he was smacked all around by his girlfriend Mollie King in a game of garden cricket. David Warner would certainly be wise to seek advice from Mollie on how to counter Broad on the grassy pitches of England.
