Sourav Ganguly feels Covid-19 not going anywhere at least till end of 2020 | Cricket - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Sourav Ganguly feels Covid-19 not going anywhere at least till end of 2020

Press Trust of India | ByPress Trust of India
Jul 06, 2020 09:46 PM IST

Responding to a question on how he looks at the COVID-19 situation in India during a chat with opener Mayank Agarwal, Ganguly said, “I think the next two-three-four months will be a little tough. We will just have to bear it, and by the end of the year or beginning of next year, life should be back to normal.”

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Monday reckoned the country will have to bear with the Covid-19 pandemic at least till the end of this year or beginning of 2021, effectively ruling out India’s chances of organising the sought-after IPL at home.

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly.(PTI)
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly.(PTI)

Responding to a question on how he looks at the COVID-19 situation in India during a chat with opener Mayank Agarwal, Ganguly said, “I think the next two-three-four months will be a little tough. We will just have to bear it, and by the end of the year or beginning of next year, life should be back to normal.”

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

The BCCI has already zeroed in on the end September-early November window for the IPL.

ALSO READ: ‘He always had two answers’: Sourav Ganguly reveals why Sachin Tendulkar never wanted to face first ball

The board’s first choice is staging the tournament at home but that is looking increasingly unlikely with India having the third largest caseload of coronavirus behind Brazil and USA.

New Zealand on Monday became the latest country after UAE and Sri Lanka to present an offer to host the IPL in case the billion dollar league can’t be held in India due to rising cases of coronavirus.

Speaking on the show #DadaOpensWithMayank, the former India captain added, “I will wait for the vaccine to come out. Till then, yes, we will have to be a little more careful...we know what’s happening and we don’t want to fall sick. Saliva is an issue. Maybe once the vaccine comes out, just like any other illness, everything will be fine.”

ALSO READ: Top fixing suspect nabbed, BCCI to quiz

The pandemic may have changed the world forever but the cricketer in Ganguly compared the fast-evolving situation with batting tactics which helps a batsman to play according to the pitches.

“It’s like batting tactic, it’s not same on all pitches, you play differently on slower pitches, you play differently when it turns and you play differently when it is flat. So Covid is at that stage, the stage of recovery,” he said.

“Hopefully, by the end of this year we all should be fine,” Ganguly told Agarwal on the show hosted by the India opener.

Stay updated with the latest Cricket News, IPL Live Scores, and get exclusive insights with the RR vs DC Live Score, IPL 2024 Schedule, match highlights, and more. Explore a comprehensive Cricket Schedule, track the race for the Purple Cap and Orange Cap in IPL 2024, check Virat Kohli performance and stay ahead with all the cricket-related updates on the Hindustan Times website and app.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On