Indian cricket fraternity led by legendary Sachin Tendulkar and current captain Virat Kohli mourned the sudden demise of Krunal and Hardik Pandya's father on Saturday.
Kohli expressed his condolences to Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandy after the duo's father Himanshu passed away on Saturday. In a tweet, Kohli said that is heartbroken to hear the news.
"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," the India captain, who is away on paternity leave, wrote.
Really sorry to hear about the demise of your father Kurnal & Hardik. Condolences to your family and friends. May God gives you strength in these difficult times," tweeted Sachin Tendulkar.
"Heartfelt condolences to Hardik and Krunal. May your fathers' soul RIP!" tweeted India off-spinner R Ashwin who missed the ongoing fourth Test against Australia due to an injury.
Krunal, who was leading Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy, has left the bio-bubble created for the tournament to be with his family, said association secretary Ajit Lele.
Hardik is not playing the national T20 tournament as he is preparing for the white-ball series against England.