Ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 19th March, announced new directives in a bid to combat novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), his preventive measures have been accepted and hailed by all in the country. 

My address to the nation. #IndiaFightsCorona https://t.co/w3nMRwksxJ

â Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 19, 2020

During his televised speech, the Indian PM announced a Covid-19 taskforce that would draw up measures to combat the economic effects of the pandemic, told employers not to cut the pay of staff and called for a "Janta Curfew" on 22nd March. The latest move was also backed by the Indian sports fraternity including former Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif.

Letâs collectively follow the directions of PM @narendramodi ji

Itâs is real, but we can fight #COVID19 !

I urge every Indian to join me in spreading hygienic awareness and supporting our community.#IndiaFightsCorona

â yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) March 19, 2020

Following PM Modi's address to the nation, Yuvraj had urged the Indian citizens to follow the prescribed mandates. "Letâs collectively follow the directions of PM @narendramodi ji. Itâs is real, but we can fight  #COVID19! I urge every Indian to join me in spreading hygienic awareness and supporting our community", Yuvi had tweeted.

An important message from PM @narendramodi ji to the nation to fight against #CoronaVirus.

- #JantaCurfew to prepare us for upcoming challenges
- Avoid panic while buying essential supplies

Itâs time we take responsibility for the well-being of our loved ones and fellow Indians

â Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) March 19, 2020

Kaif, too, had come out in support of PM Modi's regulations. "An important message from PM @narendramodi ji to the nation to fight against #CoronaVirus. #JantaCurfew to prepare us for upcoming challenges. Avoid panic while buying essential supplies. Itâs time we take responsibility for the well-being of our loved ones and fellow Indians," Kaif had tweeted.

Here are 2 excellent cricketers whose partnership we will remember forever. Now, as they have said, it is time for another partnership. This time, all of India will be partners in the fight against Coronavirus. #IndiaFightsCoronahttps://t.co/a6JJTh8gUWhttps://t.co/koRYZiRT6K

â Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 20, 2020

Taking note of the two Indian batting greats' efforts, PM Modi hailed Yuvi and Kaif for reaching out to the masses in times of crisis. "Here are 2 excellent cricketers whose partnership we will remember forever. Now, as they have said, it is time for another partnership. This time, all of India will be partners in the fight against Coronavirus," PM Modi tweeted.

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