Krunal and Hardik Pandya's father passes away; Virat Kohli, others send condolences

NewsBharati    16-Jan-2021 12:36:50 PM
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Vadodara, Jan 16: India all-rounder Hardik Pandya and his brother Krunal's father Himanshu has passed away at the age of 71 on Saturday morning due to a cardiac arrest. Himanshu Pandya suffered a heart attack and could not survive. Baroda skipper Krunal Pandya has left the bio-bubble created for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Vadodara. Krunal Pandya has left the bubble in order to be with his family and as a result, he would not be playing for Baroda in the ongoing Indian T20 tournament.
 
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Krunal Pandya has played three matches so far in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq tournament, managing to take four wickets. In the first match against Uttarakhand, Krunal also managed to score 76 runs for Baroda. Baroda has so far won all its three matches in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The side is at the top of Elite Group C.
 
Besides, Hardik Pandya is not playing the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy but he began his training for the upcoming white-ball series against England.
 
Himanshu had played a key role in the success of his cricketer sons.
 
Indian skipper Virat Kohli expressed over their father's demise. "Heartbroken to hear about the demise of Hardik and Krunal's dad. Spoke to him a couple of times, looked a joyful and full of life person. May his soul rest in peace. Stay strong you two."
 
 
Former India pacer Irfan Pathan took to Twitter and paid his condolences. "Remember meeting uncle for the first time at motibagh. He was so keen for his sons to play good cricket. My condolences to You and family. May god give you strength to pass through this difficult time @krunalpandya24 @hardikpandya7,” tweeted Pathan, himself a former Baroda captain.
 
 
Apart from them, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar, Hanuma Vihari and Yusuf Pathan also sent condolences.
 
 
 
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