Former India opener Chetan Chauhan critical but responding to treatment: Family

health condition of former India opener Chetan Chauhan, who tested positive for COVID-19 last month, is "critical" and he remains on life support at a medical facility in Gurugram. 73-year-old Chauhan, who is also a cabinet minister in Uttar Presh government, was mitted at Sanjay Gandhi PGI Hospital in Luckw after testing positive for virus on July 12. His condition did t improve and after he developed or complications, Chauhan was shifted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. 

Former India opener Chetan Chauhan critical

former cricketer, though, is responding to treatment.

"Early morning today, Chetan ji h a kidney failure and subsequently, h multi-organ failure. He is currently on life support. We are all praying that he wins this battle," a senior Delhi & Districts Cricket Association official, who is keeping track of developments, told PTI on Saturday.

When his younger bror Pushpendra Chauhan was contacted, he said: "He is critical but has shown some signs of improvement after treatment during day. We are hopeful that his condition will improve in coming days." Chauhan, who played 40 Tests for India, was legendary Sunil Gavaskar's longest-serving opening partner. He has served DDCA in various capacities -- president, vice-president, secretary and chief selector -- apart from being manr of Indian Team during a tour of Australia.

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