Top sports news: Golfer Arjun Bhati sells trophies to donate, Jos Buttler auctions WC final shirt and more
Here are the top stories of April 8, 2020.
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In Wednesday's top Sports News (April 8, 2020), the coronavirus effect continues and no sporting events have yet begun. Many events have been postponed to a future date like the Olympics 2020.
As for India, sports personalities have started donating to the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM-CARES) Fund to help curb the spread of coronavirus.
Let's take a look at the top five Sports news in detail below:
1. Coronavirus: Jos Buttler auctions off his World Cup final shirt, raises £65,000
Extending a helping hand amid the crises, England wicket-keeper batsman Jos Buttler had auctioned the shirt he wore during the 2019 World Cup finals against New Zealand. He raised more than 65,000 pounds (USD 80,000) for two London-based hospitals to combat COVID-19.
By the time the auction closed on Tuesday, the shirt had attracted 82 bids with the winner paying 65,100 pounds.
After being called back to Indian team Sanju Samson was not used to his potential. Samson was included in India’s T20I series against Bangladesh in 2019 after a spectacular show in Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. But he did not get a single game in the three-match series.
Talking about spending time on the bench, the Rajasthan Royals wicketkeeper said he learned a lot being with the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Samson was also not included in India’s T20I squad against West Indies but was later picked up after Shikhar Dhawan got injured.
Since all sporting events have come to a halt due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Indian sports fraternity has made a significant contribution to fight the novel pandemic.
From cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli to boxing and tennis legends Mary Kom and Sania Mirza, sports figures are making sure to contribute as much they can to help the country.
After missing the chance to play in the Test series against India Down Under, Australian batsman Steve Smith says he is eager to win against the Virat Kohli-led side.
Smith, along with Warner was banned after the ball-tampering incident and were not part of the squad that lost to India in the 2018-19 Test series in Australia.
Hellas Verona midfielder Miguel Veloso recalls how he felt after his side defeated Juventus this season. The loss resulted in Cristiano Ronaldo becoming angry.
The 33-year-old Veloso had led his side to a 2-1 win over the defending Serie A champions in February this year.