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Indian all-rounders Hardik and Krunal Pandya's father dies, cricketers mourn

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Jan 16, 2021, at 09:39 pm

Mumbai: Baroda skipper Krunal Pandya and Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya's father has died.

Himanshu Pandya was 71.

According to media reports, he suffered a massive heart attack.

Mourning his death, Indian skipper 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. @hardikpandya7 @krunalpandya24."

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

Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh posted: " 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."

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

Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh remarked: "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."

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

#HardikPandya #KrunalPandya #India #HardikPandyaFatherDies

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