Veda Krishnamurthy’s mother passes away due to Covid-19

Bengaluru-based Indian cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy tweeted about her mother's demise on Saturday.

India women's team cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy's sister Vatsala Shivakumar, 42, was hospitalised last month, after a RT-PCR test returned positive. (FILE)

India’s women team cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy’s mother, Cheluvambda Devi has died due to COVID-19.

The Bengaluru-based cricketer tweeted about her mother’s demise on Saturday.

“Appreciate all the messages I have received about the loss of my Amma. As you can imagine my family is lost without her. We now pray for my sister. I have tested negative & appreciate if you can respect our privacy. My thoughts & prayers go out to those going through the same!,” Veda wrote.

Appreciate all the messages I have received about the loss of my Amma. As you can imagine my family is lost without her. We now pray for my sister. I have tested negative & appreciate if you can respect our privacy. My thoughts & prayers go out to those going through the same!!

— Veda Krishnamurthy (@vedakmurthy08) April 24, 2021

Veda has represented India in 48 ODIs and 76 T20s.

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