All-rounder Hardik Pandya pens a touching tribute for his late father Himanshu

Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya came forward and paid an emotional tribute to his far Himanshu after he passed away on Saturday due to a heart attack. news was confirmed by Baroda Cricket Association as Krunal Pandya, who was leing Baroda side in ongoing edition of Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament, left bio bubble for tournament to be with his family.

'I will miss you every day D': Hardik Pandya

Taking to micro-blogging site, younger of Pandya brors h posted a couple of ims of his late far. In first im, he can be seen kissing his d on left forehe, and in second one, Himanshu Pandya can be seen posing for a photograph having supposedly worn a cowboy hat. 

Mumbai all-rounder n recited a poem in memory of his late far.

My ddy 
As I said to your yesterday 
Your last one ride.  
w rest in peace my king 
You were a Happy soul!
  
I will miss you everyday d 
Love you always

Even fans came forward to express condolences and at same time, urged middle-order batsman to be strong. Here are some of reactions.

'Baroda Cricket Association mourns this loss of Hardik and Krunal': BCA CEO

"Yes, Krunal Pandya has left bubble. It is a personal trdy, Baroda Cricket Association mourns this loss of Hardik and Krunal," Baroda Cricket Association CEO Shishir Hattangi was quoted as saying by ANI.

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Pandya brors' respective cricketing careers

Hardik Pandya has represented India in 11 Tests, 57 ODIs, and 43 T20Is while his elder bror Krunal has played 18 T20Is for country.

Hardik and Krunal h represented India toger in limited-overs series against Australia Down Under. A highlight of tour h been former's quickfire kcks, including one of 42 runs in 22 balls that helped India win T20I series. Pandya brors are t a part of ongoing Test series against Australia, which is tied at 1-1 at moment with fourth Test match in progress at Gabba, Brisbane.

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y also play toger for five-time champions Mumbai in Indian Premier League (IPL). While Krunal led Baroda to three wins on trot in Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament, Hardik is t participating in tournament as he is preparing for upcoming home series against England starting February 5. 

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