Islamabad, May 20 (IBNS): Pakistani batsman Asif Ali's daughter, who was battling stage IV cancer, has passed away in the US.
She was in the US for treatment.
Ali's Pakistan Super League side Islamabad United tweeted: "ISLU family pays its deepest condolences to @AasifAli2018 on the tragic loss of his daughter. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Asif & his family. Asif is a great example of strength & courage. He is an inspiration to us."
ISLU family pays its deepest condolences to @AasifAli2018 on the tragic loss of his daughter. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Asif & his family. Asif is a great example of strength & courage. He is an inspiration to us.
— Islamabad United (@IsbUnited) May 19, 2019
Ali had earlier informed his fans about about his daughter's disease by posting on Twitter.
Ali had earlier tweeted: "My daughter is fighting the stage IV cancer and we are taking her to US for her treatment. A big shout out to @usembislamabad and @USCGLahore for issuing the visa to us within an hour. Special thanks to Mike, Elizabeth, Tanveer & @TalhaAisham Bhai. Keep my princess in your Duas!"
My daughter is fighting the stage IV cancer and we are taking her to US for her treatment. A big shout out to @usembislamabad and @USCGLahore for issuing the visa to us within an hour. Special thanks to Mike, Elizabeth, Tanveer & @TalhaAisham Bhai. Keep my princess in your Duas!
— Asif Ali (@AasifAli2018) April 22, 2019
The cricketer is expected to leave his tour of England and visit the US following the death of his daughter.
Ali's daughter was just two years old.
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