Women cricketers playing online ludo to maintain bond amid lockdown: Smriti

India's star opener Smriti Mandhana on Monday revealed the women cricket team has traded her gear for the ludo dice, as players bond over the board game online during the coronavirus pandemic.
 
All cricketing activities across the world have been either called off or postponed as the coronavirus outbreak has wreaked havoc with the sporting schedule.
 
The BCCI on Monday tweeted a video of Mandhana talking about how she is spending time off the field.
 
"We, all friends together play ludo online, so that keeps us all bonded, all the teammates," Mandhana said.
 
The ace batter like all other athletes has turned to home workouts to stay physical fit.
 
"Staying fit is very important, so I am working out. I keep in touch with the trainer and receive the feedback. He keeps sending us all the workouts that we need to follow," Mandhana said.

 
The 23-year-old is enjoying time with her family, trying her hand at cooking and helping out in other household chores.



 
"The other thing I like is spending time with my family. We play a lot of cards together. I keep helping mom with cooking. I guess washing utensils has become a part of my daily routine and I love troubling my brother as well. It's my favourite pass time," the India opener said.
 
"The third thing which I love is watching movies. I am a big movie buff. So, I make sure I watch two-three movies a week, not many because I don't want to get addicted. I want to spend time with my family."
 
However, the world number four ODI batter revealed that she enjoys sleeping for hours the most.
 
"The best thing which I love doing the most at home is sleeping. I make sure I sleep for at least 10 hours to keep myself happy the entire day," she added.
 
Mandhana also urged people to practice social distancing and stay indoors during the lockdown.
 
"Stay home, stay safe and keep yourself physically and mentally fit."