Pandya brothers’ father passes away

Indian cricket all rounders Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya’s father Himanshu Pandya passed away due to a cardiac arrest on Saturday morning, January 16.

Hardik Pandya was at home at the time of his father’s demise on Saturday morning as Krunal Pandya was with the Baroda T20 team in the bio-secure bubble created for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Vadodara. Baroda skipper Krunal has left the bubble on the shocking news of his father’s death.

“Yes, Krunal Pandya has left the bubble. It is a personal tragedy; Baroda Cricket Association mourns the loss of Hardik and Krunal.” Baroda Cricket Association CEO Shishir Hattangadi told.

Team India captain Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, KL Rahul and former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar offered their condolences to the two brothers on their irreparable loss.

Virat Kohli tweeted, “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.”

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. @hardikpandya7 @krunalpandya24

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 16, 2021