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Former Indian Pacer RP Singh Loses His Father To COVID-19 Complications

RP Singh

RP Singh. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

Former Indian pacer RP Singh lost his father to COVID-19 on Wednesday. On Monday, Piyush Chawla, lost his father to Covid-19 as well. The dreaded virus has taken countless lives in India since the second wave started in the country. Singh took to Twitter to share the news of the demise of his father with his fans. A few days ago, Veda Krishnamurthy lost her mother and sister to COVID as well.

“It is with deepest grief and sadness we inform the passing away of my father, Mr Shiv Prasad Singh. He left for his heavenly abode on 12th May after suffering from Covid. We request you to keep my beloved father in your thoughts and prayers. RIP Papa,” RP Singh tweeted.

His father had tested positive for coronavirus a few weeks back and was undergoing treatment at the Medanta Hospital in Lucknow. The 35-year-old had withdrawn his name from the commentary team for IPL 2021 due to his father’s illness.

RP Singh Loses His Father To COVID-19

His former Indian teammates sent their condolences on the news as well. The likes of Pragyan Ojha, Suresh Raina amongst others sent in their wishes.

RP Singh, who played 14 Tests, 58 One-day Internationals and 10 Twenty20 Internationals, was part of the Indian team that won the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007. Piyush Chawla, who lost his father was a part of the squad as well.

He represented India in 14 Tests, 58 ODIs and 10 Twenty20 Internationals. In 2018, he had retired at the age of 32, and had become a TV commentator. He is currently a part of the BCCI’s Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) which appoints coaches and selectors for the national men’s and women’s teams.

 

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