Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s father passes away!
In what comes as yet another blow during these tough times, Indian swing bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar lost his father Kiran Pal Singh to liver cancer. The 63-year-old was undergoing chemotherapy but his condition deteriorated since two weeks.
The former Uttar Pradesh police employee had opted for voluntary retirement from the role of sub-inspector. He was diagnosed with liver cancer in September 2020, while Bhuvneshwar was playing in the UAE for last year’s IPL.
Kiran Pal Singh was undergoing treatment, including chemotherapy, at the All Institute of Medical Science in New Delhi after consulting doctors in the United Kingdom.
His father’s condition deteriorated a couple of weeks ago following which he was admitted to a hospital in Ganga Nagar in Meerut. Two days after he was discharged from the hospital, Mr.Singh breathed his last.
He is survived by his wife Indresh Devi and son and daughter Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rekha Adhana respectively.
Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar tweeted his condolences:
Former Indian cricketer and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s Uttar Pradesh team mate Suresh Raina also offered his condolences:
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was not selected for the tour of England is likely to travel with the white-ball team to Sri Lanka in July. Reports say Rahul Dravid is likely to coach the alternative Indian team touring Sri Lanka.
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