The ongoing global pandemic has thoroughly overshadowed other aspects of life in the year 2020. While the lockdown protocols and strict regulations restricted people to their homes, it also took a toll on sporting events, denying sportspersons an opportunity to compete.

Just like other sports, cricket, too, took a hit with the majority of the events getting cancelled or postponed earlier this year. Though the cricketing action has returned, the months of inaction has affected the stats of some of the best in the business, including Indian captain Virat Kohli.

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In the list of female athletes, decorated wrestler Geeta Phogat got the better of badminton stars PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal, who occupied the second and third spot, respectively.

An Artist,Soldier and Sportsperson what they crave for is appreciation, that their hard work and sacrifice is getting noticed and appreciated by everyone.thanks PM @narendramodi for your appreciation and good wishes. pic.twitter.com/T0naCT7mO7

On the other hand, Dhoni's reply to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Twitter has become this year's most retweeted tweet in Indian sports. 

"An Artist, Soldier and Sportsperson what they crave for is appreciation, that their hard work and sacrifice is getting noticed and appreciated by everyone. thanks PM @narendramodi for your appreciation and good wishes," Dhoni had tweeted in August.

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