The impact of the Coronavirus pandemic has been on the sporting world as well as the business and economy across the world as well, and so on the former Indian all-rounder Manoj Prabhakar also.
Prabhakar, who celebrated his 57th birthday on Wednesday (April 15), is the owner of a chain of beauty products, and now his business has also suffered a lot due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
The former all-rounder said, like everyone, he has also suffered huge loss due to the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown with demand hitting an all-time low and customer flow almost non-existent.
Prabhakar was quoted as saying by ABP News, “Like every other individual, I have also felt the impact of COVID-19. Demand has gone down for beauty products and these days you really cannot even have the conscience or voice to pitch sales to our customers and dealers. When you are protecting your face and hands from this infection, where is the scope left now.”
He further added, “But I know it's even tougher for my factory workers. I am living just close by my factory and doing the best I can for them, giving a salary and also helping them in whatever other way I can. But I am not sure, how long this arrangement can go.”
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Prabhakar, who played 39 Tests and 130 ODIs for India, lauded the current Indian pace attack and suggested the BCCI to continue grooming youngsters in order to increase the pool.
He signed off by saying, “We have a great fast bowling set-up. Our fast bowlers are really world-class and it won't be wrong to say that this attack is the best in the world right now, even when you compare it with Australia, South Africa or England. We have to keep grooming others at the domestic level and keep churning out fresh talent. That's where I can really help.”
(With ABP News Inputs)
