Cricketers Hardik And Krunal Pandya's Father Dies, Virat Kohli And Other Send Condolences

Baroda skipper Krunal Pandya has left the bio-bubble created for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Vadodara as the all-rounder's father died. 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. "Yes, Krunal Pandya has left the bubble. It is a personal tragedy, Baroda Cricket Association mourns this loss of Hardik and Krunal," Baroda Cricket Association CEO Shishir Hattangadi told ANI.

Krunal Pandya has played three matches so far in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq tournament, managing to take four wickets.

India captain Virat Kohli took to Twitter to pay condolences to Hardik and Krunal.

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

"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"

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan and Yuvraj Singh also paid their condolences to the Pandya family on Saturday.

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

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 16, 2021

Really sad to hear of the passing away of your father @hardikpandya7 and @krunalpandya24. My deepest condolences to you and your family on this untimely loss. Take care and be strong

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) January 16, 2021

Really sad to hear of the passing away of your father @hardikpandya7 @krunalpandya24..May god give you strength to deal with this very difficult situation..My deepest condolences to the family..OM Shanti OM RIP uncle

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 16, 2021

One could always see on their dads face how proud he was of both @hardikpandya7 and @krunalpandya24. Heart goes out to the Pandya family. Stay strong, cricket family is with you.

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 16, 2021

My brother @hardikpandya7 & @krunalpandya24 ,please accept my condolences. The death of any loved parent is an incalculable lasting blow. I feel your pain but I'm sure you will overcome this pain.He left a great man like you behind. Be strong and keep making him proud. #RIPUncle

— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) January 16, 2021

Really sorry to hear about the demise of your father @krunalpandya24 & @hardikpandya7.
Condolences to your family and friends.
May God give you strength in these difficult times.

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 16, 2021

Heartfelt condolences to @hardikpandya7 and @krunalpandya24. May your fathers soul RIP!

— Ashwin (@ashwinravi99) January 16, 2021

Deepest condolences to you @hardikpandya7 @krunalpandya24 and your family. May his soul RIP, may god give you the strength to stay strong #OmShanti

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) January 16, 2021

So sorry to hear the news about your father's demise @krunalpandya24 @hardikpandya7
Stay strong and lots of strength to both of you. May his soul RIP

— Hanuma vihari (@Hanumavihari) January 16, 2021

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.

Hardik Pandya is not playing the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy but he began his training for the upcoming white-ball series against England.

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