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Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah has wished his wife, Sanjana Ganesan on her birthday.

Published - 06 May 2021, 20:09 IST | Updated - 06 May 2021, 20:09 IST

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The coronavirus pandemic continues to hold India in its firm grip. And, a few cricketers have tweeted about the grim situation that India is finding itself in right now. Tom Moody stated that his heart goes out to all the people who are suffering, while Alan Wilkins asked everybody to take care of their families.

Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah has wished his wife, Sanjana Ganesan on her birthday, while Mustafizur Rahman has returned back to Bangladesh. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) spinner Rashid Khan has tweeted that it is really unfortunate that the 14th edition of the IPL had to be postponed.

Also, former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) cricketer Laxmi Ratan Shukla has decided to donate the entire fees that he received for doing commentary for the 14th edition of the IPL towards combating Covid-19. Shikhar Dhawan has urged everybody to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Kris Srikkanth has asked everybody to wash their hands on a regular basis and stay safe. And finally, Amol Muzumdar has offered his condolences to Indian Women’s cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy after she lost her sister due to Covid-19.

1. Scott Styris is heading back home

With these two champions on our way home @BrianLara Nikhil Chopra pic.twitter.com/HcTl3LI7wR
— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) May 6, 2021

2. Jasprit Bumrah wishes his wife Sanjana Ganesan on her birthday

Happy birthday to the person who steals my heart everyday. You’re my person, I love you. ❤ pic.twitter.com/4QuIPUL1kX
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) May 6, 2021

3. Tom Moody is praying for the safety of all those people who are suffering

To those who are suffering my heart is filled with love for you and your families, I pray for your safety and well-being.
Please do what you can to stay at home and be safe.
Thank you for your kind support and warm hospitality once again, until we meet again, take care.
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) May 6, 2021

4. Alan Wilkins is leaving India with a heavy heart

Leaving India 🇮🇳 with a heavy heart ❤️ and with prayers for the people of this country which over decades has been extraordinarily kind to me. Please take care of yourselves and your families. 🙏🇮🇳
— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) May 6, 2021

5. David Miller urges everyone to stay home and stay safe

Until next time 👋 #IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/537d4NBZmR
— David Miller (@DavidMillerSA12) May 5, 2021

6. Suryakumar Yadav urges everybody to follow all the Covid-19 guidelines and stay safe

To all my fans, followers & cricket lovers, it’s been a tough time for everyone and for the country.
I would request each and every one of you to wear mask, follow the GOI guidelines and get vaccinated.
Stay Safe & Stay Home!
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) May 6, 2021

7. Dhammika Prasad states that the largest Covid-19 treatment hospital in Sri Lanka is nearing completion

Seeduwa – SL's largest COVID treatment hospital nearing completion. Thanks to Sri Lanka Army. When we are in a trouble as a nation, the tri forces are the first to come forward to our rescue as always, hats off to Sl Army. #covid #srilanka pic.twitter.com/Ql590NaPth
— Dhammika Prasad (@imDhammika) May 6, 2021

8. Lisa Sthalekar is leaving India with a heavy heart

I left India 🇮🇳 today with such a heavy heart!! I know you are all hurting. I will do everything I can to support you and I will be back as soon as I can, standing beside you once again. #incredibleindia #staystrong #youarenotalone pic.twitter.com/g70dTaB6Le
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) May 6, 2021

9. Mustafizur Rahman states that he has reached Bangladesh safely

Alhamdulillah, we have safely back in Bangladesh without any trouble. I would like to thank @rajasthanroyals and @KKRiders franchises for making it happen. I would also like to thank our health ministry for it's contribution. pic.twitter.com/IippSdB8Qa
— Mustafizur Rahman (@Mustafiz90) May 6, 2021

10. Rashid Khan feels that it was unfortunate for the IPL to be postponed

Really unfortunate that the #IPL2021 had to be postponed. ⁰⁰But I am glad to put the safety of each and everyone first, I hope everyone reaches home safely and the world fights and beats this pandemic as soon as possible . Stay safe wear mask and wash your hands .C U Soon 🙏 pic.twitter.com/hRZB8AeynE
— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) May 6, 2021

11. Laxmi Ratan Shukla indulges in a noble gesture on his birthday

Today, 6th May 2021, on my Birthday, am humbly Donating my entire #IPL2021 commentary fees, to the #westbengal #CHIEFMINISTERRELIEF FUND. A small contribution to fight this disastrous 2nd wave Corona Situation ,from my end for my people🙏WinCorona #COVID19 #StaySafe #India #LRS
— Laxmi Ratan Shukla (@Lshukla6) May 6, 2021

12. Shane Warne is thinking of his Indian friends during these horrific times

Thinking of my Indian friends at this horrific time. Please be safe and look after yourself and your families, so sad what’s happening in your wonderful country. Sending love and support ❤️
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) May 6, 2021

13. Shikhar Dhawan gets vaccinated

Vaccinated ✅ Can’t thank all our frontline warriors enough for their sacrifices and dedication. Please do not hesitate and get yourself vaccinated as soon as possible. It’ll help us all defeat this virus. pic.twitter.com/0bqBnsaWRh
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) May 6, 2021

14. Kris Srikkanth wants everybody to get through the Covid-19 second wave together

We are living through the worst couple of years in human history, my heart goes out to all the families suffering through the pandemic, please do stay at home and wash hands regularly, lets get over this virus together! #COVIDSecondWave
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) May 6, 2021

15. David Hussey states that it was not an ideal ending to IPL 2021

Not an ideal ending. Thanks ⁦@KKRiders⁩ ⁦⁦@IPL⁩
Stay safe everyone ⁦@Cuttsy31⁩ ⁦@patcummins30⁩ #longwayhome pic.twitter.com/dcEx1MOns8
— David Hussey (@DavidHussey29) May 6, 2021