Veteran spinner Piyush Chawla loses father to COVID-19
In another heartbreaking news, experienced India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla's father Pramod Kumar Chawla died on Monday after battling COVID-19. He was around 60 years old. "With the deepest grief, we announce that my beloved father, Mr. Pramod Kumar Chawla, left for the heavenly abode on 10th May 2021. He was suffering from COVID-19 and post COVID-19 complications," Chawla wrote on his Instagram account.
Mumbai Indians also condoled his father's demise
"We invite your kind thoughts and prayers in these difficult times. May his noble soul rest in peace," Chawla added. Chawla's latest IPL team Mumbai Indians too offered their condolences. "Our thoughts go out to Piyush Chawla who lost his father, Mr. Pramod Kumar Chawla this morning. We are with you and your family in this difficult time. Stay strong," tweeted Mumbai Indians.
Here is what Mumbai Indians tweeted
Chawla did not play a single IPL match this year
Chawla has played three Tests, 25 ODIs, and seven T20Is for India. He represents Gujarat in the domestic circuit and has so far played 136 first-class matches, taking 445 wickets. He was fetched by Mumbai Indians in the IPL auction this year but did not play a single game in the 2021 edition IPL was indefinitely suspended due to increasing COVID-19 cases.
Irfan Pathan also condoled the demise
Former India pacer Irfan Pathan also condoled the demise. "My dear brother Piyush Chawla's father, Pramod uncle is no more. My deepest condolences to you and your family. I pray that you go thru this difficult time with patience. Uncle was a great soul and full of life. COVID has taken one more life!," (sic) tweeted Pathan.
Chetan Sakariya also lost his father to COVID-19
Another IPL player Chetan Sakariya, who played for Rajasthan Royals this year, lost his father due to COVID-19 complications on Sunday. He was 42 and was battling the infection for the past few days. Rajasthan Royals said that they are in contact with Sakariya.
