After Bollywood stars, Indian captain Virat Kohli tweets on farmers’ protest; here’s what he said
New Delhi: Indian Cricket Team Captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday for the first time reacted to the farmers’ protests in India. He said farmers are an integral part of the country and an “amicable solution” will be found to their problems.
Taking to his official Twitter handle, Kohli urged people to stay united in the “hour of disagreements”.
“Let us all stay united in this hour of disagreements. Farmers are an integral part of our country and I'm sure an amicable solution will be found between all parties to bring about peace and move forward together” Kohli wrote in the tweet which he concluded with the hashtag #IndiaTogether.
Kohli’s reaction comes hours after Bollywood stars made similar tweets while reacting to international figures’ tweets in support of farmers’ protests including Rihanna, Greta Thunberg, and others.
Let us all stay united in this hour of disagreements. Farmers are an integral part of our country and I'm sure an amicable solution will be found between all parties to bring about peace and move forward together. #IndiaTogether
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 3, 2021
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Jadeja's fifty powers CSK to 176/6 against LSG
Lucknow, Apr 19: Chennai Super Kings rode on a controlled fifty by Ravindra Jadeja to reach a strong 176 for six against Lucknow Super Giants in their Indian Premier League match here on Friday.
Apart from Jadeja (57 not out, 40b, 5x4s, 1x6), Ajinkya Rahane (36, 24b, 5x4s, 1x6), Moeen Ali (30, 20b, 3x6s) and Mahendra Singh Dhoni (28 not out, 9b, 3x4s, 2x6s) too chipped in with handy contributions after CSK were asked to bat first.
For LSG, Krunal Pandya (2/16) was the most successful bowler.
LSG made one change as New Zealand pacer Matt Henry replaced his West Indian counterpart Shamar Joseph.
CSK made two changes to their eleven with Moeen Ali coming in for Daryl Mitchell and Deepak Chahar walking in for Shardul Thakur.
Brief scores:
Chennai Super Kings: 176 for 6 in 20 overs (Ravindra Jadeja 57 not out, Ajinkya Rahane 36, Moeen Ali 30, Mahendra Singh Dhoni 28 not out; Krunal Pandya 2/16).
