Sachin Tendulkar & Virat Kohli pay last respects to Hardik-Krunal's father Himanshu Pandya

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and Team India skipper Virat Kohli came forward to offer ir last respects to all-rounders Hardik and  Krunal Pandya’s 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.

"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.

'Heartbroken'

Taking to micro-blogging site, Kohli wrote that he was heartbroken after having heard about demise of Hardik and Krunal's d. Recalling his previous interactions with Himanshu Pandya, Indian captain mentioned that he h spoken to all-rounders' far a couple of times and that he looked a joyful and full of life person. Virat n urged Pandya brors to stay strong.

Sachin on or hand wrote that he was really sorry to hear about demise of Himanshu Pandya and n expressed condolences to Pandya family. 

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Pandya brors' impact on cricket field

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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