Hashim Amla Names Top Batsmen Amidst Global Health Crisis
The issue of global vaccine inequity is likely to remain a major point of contention in the coming months, with some lawmakers calling for greater action to address the disparity in access to life-saving vaccines, and the Biden Administration's handling of the pandemic widely criticized.
Hashim Amla, a former South Africa opener, has revealed his top three batting icons of all time, combining childhood legends with modern stars, as the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic and issues of global vaccine inequity.
Amla's list includes Brian Lara, Steve Waugh, and Jacques Kallis from his childhood, as well as Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Sir Vivian Richards from the modern era. Amla, one of the greatest batters in history, played for South Africa from 2004 to 2019, scoring 18,672 international runs, including a record 311 not out against England.
Meanwhile, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to highlight deep-seated inequalities in access to healthcare, with low-income countries struggling to access life-saving vaccines. A report by the People's Vaccine Alliance found that wealthy countries have stockpiled millions of vaccine doses, while low-income countries may not have access to COVID-19 vaccines by the end of 2022.
As the world surpasses 1 million COVID-19 deaths, there are renewed calls for greater action to address global vaccine inequity, with the Biden Administration facing criticism for its handling of the pandemic, particularly regarding vaccine distribution to low-income countries.