New Zealand seems to have made great progress amid corona: Williamson
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New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has said that he is well aware that Bangladesh is struggling to keep the coronavirus pandemic at bay.
New Zealand recently postponed their two-match Test series against Tigers citing corona concern.
Williamson recently joined Henry Nicholls, Sophie Devine and Dan Carter to support UNICEF NZ’s latest appeal for something we all take for granted – soap and clean water.
“It’s been amazing to see New Zealand work together to tackle Coronavirus. I think it’s something that we all feel connected by and are proud of,” Williamson was quoted in NZ Stuff.
“While there may be challenges ahead still, New Zealand seems to have made great progress. Sadly, this isn’t the case when you look abroad, with many countries still in the midst of the virus and lacking basic needs like soap and water,’’ he said.
“One of the best things cricket has given me is a chance to build friendships with people from different parts of the world. I’ve stayed in touch with quite a few cricketers during the pandemic and the conversation often turns to what the latest Coronavirus situation, news or statistics are in our own regions.
“I recently had a long chat on Zoom with Tamim Iqbal, the captain of the Bangladesh one day team. It was clear how tough things are in his country. With such a dense population Bangladesh is severely struggling to meet the basic hygiene measures that would help keep the virus at bay,’’ he said.
“Conditions in Bangladesh are harsh. I won’t forget the heat and humidity I experienced playing a five-day Test match in my first trip to Bangladesh, nor the cramp that came with it. It was a small reminder of the importance to be vigilant at staying hydrated. Worryingly, not everyone has that opportunity,’’ he added.
Williamson added that he is well aware that things are quite difficult in Afghanistan too.
“For the last five or six years I’ve been lucky enough to play alongside Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan in the Indian Premier League and they’ve told me how scarce clean water can be in parts of Afghanistan because of ongoing conflict. There are many other regions around the world that face the same challenges.
