Sachin Tendulkar shares details of video call with PM Modi
What's the story
Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar believes India will face a stern challenge after the countrywide lockdown ends on April 14.
According to him, the period after that would be crucial for the India in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.
The 46-year-old was among the 40 sportspersons with whom Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted in an hour-long session.
Here is more.
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We should not let out guard down: Sachin Tendulkar
"He (PM Modi) highlighted and reaffirmed my belief that we should not let our guard down after the 14th of April, & how we manage that period will be very critical," Tendulkar said in a statement post the interaction.
Social distancing
Tendulkar shares his way of greeting people with folded hands
Tendulkar revealed that he is following social distancing by folding hands and saying 'Namaste' instead of shaking hands.
He also reiterated that Modi was concerned about the vulnerability of elders.
"I also suggested that as much as possible, I will use our way of greeting - saying 'Namaste' instead of shaking hands, even after we overcome this pandemic," he said.
Fitness
We should work as one team, feels Tendulkar
The Prime Minister opened up on how one should keep up the fitness in order to maintain mental health during lockdown.
"We also spoke about mental fitness being as important as physical fitness during this phase and shared what I'm doing to keep fit." Tendulkar stated.
He added, "Like team spirit wins us games in sports, our nation should work as one team."
Interaction
PM asked the sports personalities to spread the message
PM Modi asked praised the sportspersons for their noteworthy performances on the field.
He also asked them to spread the message of social distancing and advise the people to follow advisories.
The deadly virus has so far claimed 72 lives in India with over 2,500 cases as of now.
Besides, the global death count has climbed over a million.
Twitter Post
PM Modi connected with sportspersons through video conference
Interacted with sportspersons via video conferencing on the situation arising due to COVID-19. Sports requires self-discipline, tenacity, teamwork and a fighting spirit. These are also required to defeat Coronavirus. #IndiaFightsCorona https://t.co/OuWHisdaVX
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 3, 2020