On the occasion of International Nurses Day 2021, Indian cricketers shared heart-warming messages for the nurses for their hard work amid the rise of the COVID-19 cases, citing that no words would be enough to thank them. International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12 every year, as it is the birth anniversary of the renowned nurse, Florence Nightingale. However, expressing gratitude, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, thanked all the nurses for “being the saviour of humankind.”
“Words are not enough to express our gratitude towards all the nurses and healthcare workers who are fighting this pandemic head-on. Thank you for being the saviours of humankind,” Yuvraj wrote on Twitter.
Words are not enough to express our gratitude towards all the nurses and healthcare workers who are fighting this pandemic head-on.
Thank you for being the saviours of humankind 🙏🏻 #InternationalNursesDay2021
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) May 12, 2021
Tendulkar added, “Silently serving humanity forever. Sleepless nights, care and concern flow non stop for us when we aren’t well. The pandemic has made us recognise their value more than ever before. Grateful for everything you do for us. Happy #InternationalNursesDay.”
This picture is from Makunda Hospital, Assam, where these nurses are selflessly serving the needy in a remote part of Assam bordering Mizoram & Tripura.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 12, 2021
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Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Dinesh Karthik said, “No amount of recognition would be enough to thank our nurses for what they’ve done and continue to do for us with sheer commitment. Salute to our frontline warriors. #InternationalNursesDay.”
No amount of recognition would be enough to thank our nurses for what they've done and continue to do for us with sheer commitment.
Salute to our frontline warriors 🙏#InternationalNursesDay— DK (@DineshKarthik) May 12, 2021
“Happy International #NursesDay2021! A big salute to you all for your sacrifice towards the society during the pandemic and beyond! #nursestrong #InternationalNursesDay #COVID19 #ThanksHealthHeroes,” Manoj Tiwary wrote on Twitter.
Happy International #NursesDay2021! A big salute to you all for your sacrifice towards the society during the pandemic and beyond! #nursestrong #InternationalNursesDay #COVID19 #ThanksHealthHeroes pic.twitter.com/2lJeuo18KT
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) May 12, 2021
Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) title winner Chennai Super Kings also shared his thoughts on Twitter handle on the occasion of International Nurse Day. “The clock keeps ticking, but your care never stops. Thank you for saving lives! #InternationalNurseDay,” CSK wrote on Twitter.
The clock keeps ticking, but your care never stops.
ThaNk yoU foR Saving livEs!#InternationalNurseDay #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 12, 2021
Stating that nurses were the “very backbone of our healthcare system”, former India batting legend VVS Laxman wrote, On #InternationalNursesDay, I thank the nursing fraternity for all their care, compassion and life-saving efforts.”
They are holding up the light in our darkest hour and are the very backbone of our healthcare system. On #InternationalNursesDay I thank the Nursing fraternity for all their care, compassion & life saving efforts🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/fzUm6socS1
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) May 12, 2021
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However, India have been facing a tough time due to the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic where more than 4 lakh people have been infected on a daily basis and over 4000 people have been dying as well. Due to this, the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) got suspended after several players got affected in the bio-secure bubble as well.
