There was an all pervading mood of despair. A pall of gloom enveloped the entire sporting fraternity across the universe. The virus had a strangle hold on life for a long time before the unflinching human race broke loose.

Catastrophe – must be the apt word to relate to the destiny of Winston Davis, the former Caribbean fast bowler who could break into the formidable West Indies team of 80s, playing alongside Malcom Mrashal, Andy Roberts, Michael Holding and Joel Garner.

IPL is among the very few top notch tournaments across the globe, the glamour of which could not be robbed off by Covid-19.

He stroked a scintillating first class hundred at 16, while becoming the youngest, he dethroned the legendary Graeme Pollock.

Javed Miandad, Dennis Lillee, Sourav Ganguly and Steve Waugh. What’s common among these names? All three are - belligerent, resilient and relentless.

Soccer, the most global sport is highly body contact. Fear of shoving, collision and rough tackles has to be overcome.

You talk of modern cricket – it’s defined either by Gayle storm or Stokes curry. It’s powered by the brute force of an Andre Russell or Jos Butler.

Geoffrey Boycott, more renowned for his orthodox style of batting was utterly fastidious on his footwork when at the crease.

Freewheeling Chinmoy finds the fitness coach in a new avatar. It is an endeavour to add a new flavour in cricket video. The journey has no limit.

Cricket is a game where off the block speed is of paramount importance. When David Warner sets off in a flash to steal a single he saves a fraction of a second from getting run out.

The Caribbeans have already landed in England. It’s a harbinger to the long awaited sweet sound of leather hitting the willow.

Activity 28: Mini Stay at Home Cricket Circuit (outside)

Activity 27: 3-2-1-2-3 Fielding Game (inside or outside)

Activity 26: Stay at Home Back Garden French Cricket (outside)

Activity 25: Overarm Throw at Target (outside)

Activity 24: Underarm Throw at Target (outside)

Activity 23: Catch around the clock (outside)

Activity 22: Balance cushion Challenge (outside)

With The ECB mulling over short listing the venues for the upcoming test series, there are distinct sign of hope at the end of the tunnel. The threat of Covid-19 is on the wane.

Following up on our articles about the Return to Cricket as the 'lockdown' eases,Cricket World caught up with Colin Mico to talk Junior Cricket Practice in a Covid World