ADD ANI AS A TRUSTED SOURCE
googleads
Menu
Cricket

Will go out for dinner with family, first thing after lockdown lifts, says Wasim Jaffer

New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): With everyone continuing to follow self-isolation and social distancing to combat coronavirus pandemic, former Indian batsman Wasim Jaffer has revealed that the first thing he would do after the nationwide lockdown is lifted is to take his family out for dinner.

ANI Apr 25, 2020 08:42 IST googleads

Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer

New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): With everyone continuing to follow self-isolation and social distancing to combat coronavirus pandemic, former Indian batsman Wasim Jaffer has revealed that the first thing he would do after the nationwide lockdown is lifted is to take his family out for dinner.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced a lockdown to combat the spread of coronavirus in the country on March 24. This lockdown was earlier scheduled to end on April 14 and has been extended till May 3.
Among other to do things on Jaffer's list includes practice batting in the nets for an hour and going to the gym.
"As far as I'm concerned, after the lockdown is lifted, I would first like to take my family out for dinner. And then bat in the nets for an hour and go to the gym," Jaffer tweeted. On March 7, the 42-year-old veteran batsman announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, putting a hold on his two-decade-long cricketing career.
In 31 Tests, he scored 1944 runs at an average of 34.11 with 11 fifties and five centuries. He is one of the few Indian batsmen who has a double hundred in the West Indies. He made 212 against the hosts in St Lucia.
He played 260 first-class matches and accumulated 19410 runs with the highest score of 314. He has 91 ton and 57 half-centuries to his name. He is the first player to play in 150 Ranji Trophy matches.
He also became the first batsman to score 12,000 runs in Ranji Trophy, a major domestic tournament in India. (ANI)

Get the App

What to Read Next

Football

Pritika's brace helps India defeat Myanmar in first U17 friendly

Pritika's brace helps India defeat Myanmar in first U17 friendly

India delivered a mature and balanced display, scoring once in each half while also maintaining a clean sheet against a spirited Myanmar side. Goalkeeper Munni played a crucial role when called upon, while the defensive line marshalled by Abhista Basnett and Elizabed Lakra remained organised and composed throughout the contest.

Read More
Others

Gunjan, Radhamani, Chandrika register wins for India on Day 5

Gunjan, Radhamani, Chandrika register wins for India on Day 5

In the morning session, Gunjan (48kg) secured a convincing 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Poland. Radhamani Longjam (57kg) delivered a dominant display, defeating her opponent from Ecuador by Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) in the first round.

Read More
Others

Indorama Ventures Open Golf C'ship: Rashid takes 1st round lead

Indorama Ventures Open Golf C'ship: Rashid takes 1st round lead

Delhi-based Rashid Khan, a winner of 14 titles, including two on the international stage, put together seven birdies and a bogey on Thursday to enjoy the sole lead

Read More
Others

New Delhi GP: Sunit Antil throws 69.25m as India dominates day-2

New Delhi GP: Sunit Antil throws 69.25m as India dominates day-2

The highlight of the day came in the Men's Javelin Throw F43/F44/F64, where Paralympic champion Sumit Antil led an all-Indian podium. Antil clinched gold with a powerful throw of 69.25 metres, while Pushpendra Singh secured silver with 56.91m and Poonam Ram won bronze with 49.48m

Read More
Cricket

Abhishek Sharma visits French Embassy in India after T20 WC win

Abhishek Sharma visits French Embassy in India after T20 WC win

The 25-year-old opener batter played a crucial knock of 52 runs off just 21 balls in the summit clash against New Zealand, which helped India win the match by a big margin of 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Read More
Home About Us Our Products Advertise Contact Us Terms & Condition Privacy Policy

Copyright © aninews.in | All Rights Reserved.