Veteran India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla's father Pramod Kumar Chawla on Monday died after battling COVID-19. He was around 60 years old.
"With deepest grief, we announce that my beloved father, Mr Pramod Kumar Chawla, left for the heavenly abode on 10th May 2021. He was suffering from covid and post covid complications. We invite your kind thoughts and prayers in this difficult times. May his noble soul rest in peace," Piyush Chawla posted with a picture of his father.
Piyush Chawla's IPL team Mumbai Indians and former India teammates Suresh Raina and Irfan Pathan tweeted their condolences.
"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," Mumbai Indians tweeted.
"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," Irfan Pathan wrote on Twitter.
"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 wrote on Twitter.