Current and former Indian cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Gautam Gambhir, Mohammed Kaif, Suresh Raina took to social media to express his support and to congratulate everyone for being able to ‘come together even while staying away from each other,’ on the eve of the Janta curfew.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the country on Thursday (March 19) and informed them of the curfew set for Sunday, March 22 amid the deadly COVID-19 outbreak. The 69-year-old even req??uested eve?ry citizen in the country to show their appreciation to the people who have tirelessly worked through these trying times by stepping out to clap and create a roar of noise in unison at 5 pm.

Tendulkar, one of the most decorated cricketers in the history of the game, took to Twitter to post a video sharing his thoughts on the situation and his support by clapping and heeding the PM’s rallying words.

The 46-year-old believes that the entire community must be thankful to ??people who selflessly perform their duties and thanked everyone who did participate in their show of support.

Today Ind?ia came together even while staying in our homes.

While we are at home there?? are many who are selfless??ly performing their duties.

Thank you to each one?? of you for putting us before yoursel??f.

The discipline & commitment we showed today needs to continue.#JantaCurfew pic.twitter.com/Cda4z9L4R7

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 22, 2020

Here’s how Indian cricket fraternity reacted to the Janta curfew:

Big Big Thank you to all doctors,nurses,bankers,police,Cisf,chemists, and everyone who r risking their lives to save many lives…well done India for obeying this janta curfew.. please keep safe and let’s pray for everyone’s well being 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️ 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/L4QpiXpojQ

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 22, 2020

Wow! Speechless #JantaCurfew .

May our unity help us go through this difficult time with ease and may the #COVID2019 go away for good very soon. pic.twitter.com/BGw2jdwpGJ

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 22, 2020

So proud to see the whole nation following the advisories & observing the #JantaCurfew! Thank you all the doctors, nurses, caregivers, armed forces, support staff, airport staff & everyone else out there working relentlessly for us in these difficult times. #IndiaFightsCorona 🙏 pic.twitter.com/WG4J7JiOwv

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) March 22, 2020

Out in the balcony to thank one and all who are leaving no stone unturned to make India Corona free. 👏🏼👏🏼🇮🇳#JantaCurfew #5baje5minute #Covid_19india pic.twitter.com/q9Lajfn1j2

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) March 22, 2020

We all are claaping as a Salute to all the people who a??re fighting for us and are instrumental in keeping us safe and helping us lead? a normal life.

Jai Hind! 🙏🏼 #JanataCurfew #clapforourcarers pic.twitter.com/MEHGe61Aq2

— Vinod Kambli (@vinodkambli349) March 22, 2020

UNBELIEVABLE!

No words to describe such unanimous support for #JantaCurfew!

Proud of my countrymen!

I thank all those working tireless?ly to keep us safe from the bottom of my heart! 🙏 Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) March 22, 2020

Thank You, doctors 🙏 #gratitude #COVID�?9 #StaySafe #StayIndoors pic.twitter.com/veYyO2wrAV

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 22, 2020

Salute to all the people who are helping us in fighting covid19 pic.twitter.com/SlGjLvvpgK

— Naman Ojha (@namanojha35) March 22, 2020

And the nation unites to thank our brave hearts for their service. Together we can and we will overcome this. Jai hind! #5baje5minute #JantaCurfew pic.twitter.com/TUlmrfmJnA

— R P Singh रुद्�?प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) March 22, 2020

Thank You, doctors 🙏 #gratitude #COVID�?9 #StaySafe #StayIndoors pic.twitter.com/veYyO2wrAV

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 22, 2020

The sound of the Nation standing together gives me a feeling that we are going to win this #IndiaFightsCorona together! A tribute to all the healthcare personnel and the doctors who?? are on the frontline in these difficult times.

— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) March 22, 2020

Let's show our appreciation to all those toiling night and day to keep us all alive, literally. Come let's #WhistlePoduAt5! #JantaCurfew 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/2SlJYsLTrK

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 22, 2020

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