The second wave of the dreaded Coronavirus has been onerous on India. Many folks have misplaced their family members on account of rise in Covid-19 instances within the nation. In a heart-breaking information, Rajasthan Royals pacer Chetan Sakariya misplaced his father at this time, May 9. The cricketers’ father, Mr Kanjibhai Sakariya, had examined optimistic for Coronavirus just a few days in the past.
“It is unfortunate and our prayers with the family at this time,” information company ANI quoted an unnamed Rajasthan Royals official as saying on Sunday.
BCCI suspended IPL 2021 on account of rise in Covid-19 instances inside bio-secure bubble. While some gamers rejoiced after reuniting with their households, it was a troublesome time for Chetan Sakariya who acquired to know that his father has examined Covid-19 optimistic.
Fortunately for Sakariya, half of the IPL did happen, serving to him earn some cash that he might ship to his household on this hour of want.
“I was lucky because I had received my part payment from Rajasthan Royals a few days ago. I straight away transferred money back home, and that is helping my family the most in my toughest time,” Sakariya advised The Indian Express.
Chetan Sakaria who was picked at Rs 1.23 crores at IPL public sale additionally advised The Indian Express, “People are saying stop IPL. I want to tell them something, I am the only bread earner in my family. Cricket is the only source of my earnings. I can give better treatment to my father because of the money I earned from IPL”
Earlier this week, cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy misplaced her mom and sister in a span of two weeks to Covid-19 after they have been examined Covid-19 optimistic.