Veteran India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla lost his father Pramod Kumar Chawla from COVID-19 on Monday. He took to Instagram to announce this unfortunate news. Piyush Chawla revealed that his father struggled with the deadly virus and subsequent complications and finally breathed his last on Monday.
Piyush Chawla captioned his post with a picture of his father inviting fans’ thoughts and prayers, “Today life would not have been the same without him, today I lost my pillar of strength.”
Piyush Chawla, part of the Kolkata Knight Riders team that won the IPL title in 2014, was bought by Mumbai Indians for IPL 2021 at the February 20 auction. His impressive form was suspended before the tournament due to an outbreak of COVID-19 in 4 franchises.
The 32-year-old leg-spinner was part of India’s 2011 World Cup-winning squad. However, he has not played any international matches since 2012. Piyush Chawla has also shifted his base from Uttar Pradesh to Gujarat.
Piyush Chawla’s current franchise Mumbai Indians also showed their grief on the demise of Piyush Chawla’s father.
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. pic.twitter.com/81BJBfkzyv
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 10, 2021
Many famous personalities also showed their grief on the demise of Piyush Chawla’s father:
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Saddened to hear about the demise of PiyushChawla's father. My prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong & safe brother! OmShanti🙏
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) May 10, 2021
My dear brother Piyush Chawla’s father, Pramod uncle is no more. My deepest condolences to you & 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! pic.twitter.com/ePHLip8AAq
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 10, 2021
Om Shanti 🙏 https://t.co/ZFpcxvX9Ma
— Wear a Mask. Stay Safe, India (@cricketaakash) May 10, 2021
