Hardik Pandya’s father passes away; Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli offer condolences

Indian cricketers Hardik and Krunal Pandya‘s father Himanshu Pandya breathed his last on January 16. Himanshu suffered a heart attack on Saturday. He was 71.

According to ANI report, while Hardik was at home when his father breathed his last, his elder brother Krunal, who was leading Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy, left the bio-bubble created for the tournament to be with his family. Several sports personalities like Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar offered condolences to the Pandya brothers.

Hardik and Krunal are devastated by the sudden demise of their father. Indian captain Virat Kohli offering condolences to the Pandya brothers 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(sic).”

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

“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,” tweeted master blaster Sachin Tendulkar. 

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

Former India pacer Irfan Pathan also paid condolences as he wrote, “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(sic).”

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

Hardik is married to model and actress Natasa Stankovic. The couple welcomed their first child, a son in July last year.

We extend our deepest sympathies to Hardik and his family. May his father’s soul rest in peace.

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