Help to less privileged Ranji Trophy players due to COVID-19.

The Vice-president and Chairman of Rajya Sabha will convene next parliament session when the atmosphere becomes conducive.
Since Budget session ended abruptly, monsoon session scheduled for July priximo. As per VP's views, extensive arrangements are afoot to control dangerously spreading coronovirus. Simultaneously, the safety of Governors, Chief Ministers and other political leaders is of paramount importance as per the views of our VP. He took opportunity to mention the same about former Vice Presidents and Prime Ministers.

We eagerly await the end of lock down completely and return to normalcy. 

South African Cricket

Cricket great Graeme Smith has been appointed as Permanent Director by Cricket South Africa which was a boost for his passion and expertise brought to this position over six months acting period. 

Everyone on the earth knew South African cricketers have not been performing to their potential in the recent past due to various constraints experienced by them. 

Now that Smith was brought into the picture, confidence will be high on players to put in every efforts and bring out desired results. 

Future Tour Programme - ICC

Hyderabad Cricket Association President Mohd Azharuddin has mooted ICC to discuss other boards and chalk out programme for and finalise international calendar for the next three years due to prevailing COVID-19 outburst. This being mandatory in view of the delayed domestic season and subsequently affecting BCCI calendar. The number of tournaments will be meagre in comparison to previous seasons. 

Hope ICC will take concrete steps on priority basis.  

GESTURE TO PRITHVI SHAW

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar made a fine gesture by helping junior international cricketer Prithvi Shaw after his rough patch in the recently concluded New Zealand test series. The help came on and off 22 yards by various interactions over the years keeping in mind the loads of talent Prithvi has. He had several discussions with him about life beyond cricket field. 

With these inputs, can Prithivi bounce back and show his talent again. Let's wait and watch.