Новости за 21.06.2020

India registered its biggest single-day spike yet again on Sunday with 15,372 patients testing positive for Covid, taking the country’s caseload to 4,26,397. For the first time, the country’s daily fatality count crossed the 400-mark — barring June 16 when adding backdated deaths by Maharashtra and Delhi governments took that day’s count to 2003 — with 423 casualties recorded on Sunday. The country’s cumulative death toll now is 13,695.

Chelsea boosted their hopes of finishing in the Premier League top four as second-half goals from substitute Christian Pulisic and striker Olivier Giroud secured a 2-1 comeback win at relegation-threatened Aston Villa on Sunday.

There were few cricketers more unlucky than Rajinder Goel and even fewer who had the grace to accept their destiny without ever being bitter about it. Goel, a left-arm spinner for generations, along with Mumbai's Padmakar Shivalkar, played their best cricket in the 1970's, an era that belonged to none other than the legendary Bishan Singh Bedi.

A central government panel set up on the direction of home minister Amit Shah has called for a complete overhaul of the Covid-19 containment strategy in Delhi, recommending a fresh delineation of containment zones in the capital. This is to be followed by strict monitoring and regulation of activities not only within such zones but also listing and tracking of households outside.

Taking note of the 'Black Lives Matter' movement, former West Indies skipper Darren Sammy has said that the International Cricket Council (ICC) needs to put their emphasis on anti-racism.

The external affairs ministry has requested diplomatic missions in India to resume visa processing services “in view of lifting of the Covid lockdown."The move comes at a time when the government is considering a calibrated resumption of international flights from next month depending on the pandemic situation.

Former international rifle shooter and coach from Maharashtra, Pournima Zanane, passed away in Pune on Saturday. Pournima was 42 and had been suffering from cancer for the past two years.

Actress Harshita Gaur, who was last seen on the small screen in ‘Sadda Haq’, is a true blue yoga enthusiast. However, due to a leg injury that rendered her immobile for a few months, the actress had stopped practising it. Fortunately, she has recovered completely now, and is enjoying pushing her limits with various asanas.

Charvi Saraf, who plays Shivani in ‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2’, feels fortunate to be with her family during the coronavirus crisis. She left for her hometown, Delhi, just in time before nation-wide lockdown was announced in March. Since then, she has been spending quality time with her family, especially her father.

Legendary first-class spinner Rajinder Goel died on Sunday owing to age-related illnesses. He was 77 and is survived by his wife and son Nitin Goel, who has also played first-class cricket and is a domestic match-referee. The left-arm spinner had 750 first-class wickets from 157 games, representing Haryana and North Zone in domestic cricket.

Former pacer Steve Harmison wants England to pick off-spinner Moeen Ali for the opening Test of the three-game series against the West Indies beginning at Southampton on July 8.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has hailed Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp as the dream maker who has carried his club to the brink of the Premier League title.

Actor Gurmeet Choudhary says fitness has always been important for him. "With gyms unaccessible, Yoga is the only way to keep yourself fit. I have been doing isha kriya twice daily along with chanting om," he said.

Actress Jasmin Bhasin says yoga teaches self-realisation and that it gives her awareness about her body.

Former women's world number one Ryu So-yeon hung on for a one-shot victory on the Korean tour on Sunday and then donated her entire purse to coronavirus charities.

Actor Tarun Khanna says becoming a father is the most unique experience for a man. He calls it the biggest joy.

Chelsea boosted their hopes of finishing in the Premier League top four as second-half goals from substitute Christian Pulisic and striker Olivier Giroud secured a 2-1 comeback win at relegation-threatened Aston Villa on Sunday.

On the occasion of Father's Day, skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday wrote an emotional message in the memory of his late father. The Indian skipper urged everyone to be grateful for the love of their parents, but also to look for their own path to move forward. Kohli's father had passed away in 2006 due to a cardiac arrest.