India skipper Virat Kohli and legendary Sachin Tendulkar, led the cricketing fraternity in condoling India all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya after they lost their father, Himanshu, on Saturday morning. (More Cricket News)
The senior Pandya was 71 and suffered a heart attack.
Krunal, who was leading Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament, and left the bio-bubble to be with his family and perform the last rites. Hardik is not playing the national T20 tournament and is preparing for the white-ball series against England. He also left Mumbai. Himanshu had played a key role in the success of his cricketer sons.
Kohli took to twitter to offer condolences.
"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," wrote Kohli on twitter.