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Today is also World Book Day, and Dinesh Karthik is reading the book, ‘The Test’

Published - 23 Apr 2021, 23:44 IST | Updated - 23 Apr 2021, 23:44 IST

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) continues to remain the hot topic in the cricketing world. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) side will take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) side in a blockbuster clash on 25th April 2021, and ‘Chinna Thala’ Suresh Raina is gearing up for the match.

Also, former Indian cricketer, Aakash Chopra has given his predicted playing XI for the Punjab Kings (PBKS) side against the Mumbai Indians (MI). Meanwhile, there was a piece of news that had stated that Manoj Tiwary had tested positive for Covid-19. But now, Tiwary himself has clarified that it is just a hoax.

Washington Sundar is delighted after the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) side has managed to win 4 consecutive matches in a row in the 14th edition of the IPL. Today is also World Book Day, and Dinesh Karthik is reading the book, ‘The Test’. Also, the coronavirus pandemic has reached gargantuan proportions in India, and a number of cricketers including Ravichandran Ashwin, Azhar Mahmood, and Rohan Gavaskar have asked everyone to stay safe.

1. Umesh Yadav is putting in the hard yards in the gym

Chargin up 🔋💪 pic.twitter.com/rseWwZQjo5
— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) April 23, 2021

2. RP Singh lauds Rohit Sharma for his classic knock against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) side

Another master class innings by @ImRo45 on a difficult Chennai wicket. He has scored over 200 runs which are pure gold and education for younger players.
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) April 23, 2021

3. Suresh Raina is already getting ready for the clash against RCB on 25th April 2021

💛💪 pic.twitter.com/YRm1CiVVav
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 23, 2021

4. Shahid Afridi wants the Government to keep the safety of the students in mind

Given the pandemic and rise in #covid19 cases, I urge the govt to look into the matter of examinations of all students – Year long, students have taken online classes, courses too are left incomplete – the safety and well being of students should be kept in mind @Shafqat_Mahmood
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) April 23, 2021

5. Ravichandran Ashwin offers his gratitude to the healthcare workers

Heart breaking to see what’s happening around my country! I am not in the healthcare fraternity, but my sincere gratitude to each of them. I would also like to make an earnest appeal to every Indian to exercise caution and stay safe.
— Stay home stay safe! Take your vaccine🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) April 23, 2021

6. Azhar Mahmood asks the people of India and Pakistan to stay safe

Our prayers and thoughts with the people of India and Pakistan. Covid has engulfed each and every life in every corner of the world. Stay safe, wear a mask and please protect the elderly. Stay home and stay safe . #COVIDEmergency2021
— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) April 23, 2021

7. Shoaib Akhtar wants the citizens of Pakistan to follow all the Covid-19 SOPs

And my beloved countrymen, Pakistan's situation is also worsening everyday. Please please please follow SOPs. Keep social distancing. Also consider this a national & social responsibility to make sure that others are also following SOPs#Pakistan #CoronavirusPandemic #ThirdWave
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) April 23, 2021

8. Rohan Gavaskar offers his gratitude to the frontline warriors

Heartfelt gratitude for our frontline warriors 🙏🏼🙏🏼. Forever grateful for all that you have done . Stay safe people . Mask up , sanitise , don’t step out of your house unless it’s an emergency !! https://t.co/OCdJxKkEd8
— Rohan Gavaskar (@rohangava9) April 23, 2021

9. Aakash Chopra gives his predicted playing XI for the Punjab Kings (PBKS) side for their clash against Mumbai Indians

How’s this line-up for #PBKS against #MI
1.Rahul
2.Mayank
3.Gayle ✈️
4.Pooran ✈️
5.Hooda
6.Shahrukh
7.Henriques ✈️
8.Fabian Allen ✈️
9.Ashwin
10.Bishnoi
11.Shami
What say?? #MI to play the same XI. Jayant continues to play. #MIvsPBKS #IPL2021
— Wear a Mask. Stay Safe, India (@cricketaakash) April 23, 2021

10. Manoj Tiwary clarifies that he has not tested positive for Covid-19

Please don’t speculate… pic.twitter.com/4XGi6ltPHi
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) April 23, 2021

11. Sanjay Manjrekar offers his opinion on the change of cricket balls

Changing balls and offering dry balls to bowling teams when it gets wet is a no brainer for me. Simple spin of coin can’t be giving a significant advantage to one team. #IPL2021
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) April 23, 2021

12. Washington Sundar delighted after RCB make it 4 in a row!

4 in a row. 🖖 #PlayBold pic.twitter.com/noDl6kW7vT
— Washington Sundar (@Sundarwashi5) April 23, 2021

13. Dinesh Karthik is celebrating World Book Day

Since it's #WorldBookDay today, let's have some fun…comment below the first line of the 23rd page of your favourite book and let's see what you got!
P.S. Here's me reading 'The Test' – DK recommends 😉 pic.twitter.com/gdnR2z7vNl
— DK (@DineshKarthik) April 23, 2021

14. Brad Hogg showers praise on Devdutt Padikkal

Great knock by Padikkal, but thought RCB let RR off the hook when they were bowling. When they had them for 4 for 43 they looked a little to relaxed thinking that it was just going to happen. Never underestimate your opposition. #RRvRCB #IPL #IPLT20
— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) April 23, 2021