Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya in grief

Himanshu Pandya had played a key role in the success of his cricketer sons. Virat Kohli, Irfan Pathan took twitter to pay his condolences to the Pandya family. Virat Kohli tweeted, "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. @hardikpandya7 @krunalpandya24" Irfan Pathan wrote, "Remember meeting uncle for the first time at motibagh. He was so keen for his sons to play good cricket. My condolences to You and family. May god give you strength to pass through this difficult time @krunalpandya24 @hardikpandya7" https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/1350312797075173376?s=20 https://twitter.com/IrfanPathan/status/1350304456609472512?s=20 Hardik Pandya, who had returned home after limited over series against Australia last month, was as home at while the father breathed his last. Elder brother Krunal Pandya, who was leading the Baroda team in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Trophy, has also left the tournament mid-way to reach back home. Also Read | IND vs AUS Gabba Test: Marnus Labuschagne’s century boosts Australia on Day 1 Association secretary Ajit Lele said, 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. Krunal Pandya scored a match-winning 76 in the opening game against Uttarakhand and has also taken four wickets in the first three games.