16 Aug (Reuters) – Former Indian hitter Chetan Chauhan, who was diagnosed with COVID-19, died of headaches on Sunday at the age of 73, said the country’s cricket commission (BCCI).
Chauhan, who played for India between 1969 and 1981, teamed up with the wonderful Sunil Gavaskar in the most sensible order, where his patience and fierce determination helped the duo unite the 10th-century stands.
Chauhan entered the hospital in July when he tested positive for the new coronavirus and a ventilator when his fitness deteriorated over the weekend.
“The BCCI expresses its regret over the death of Chetan Chauhan,” he said. “The former Indian cricketer was admitted to a hospital after testing positive for COVID-19 and breathed his last breath on Sunday.
BCCI president and former cricketer Sourav Ganguly said he is “deeply distressed” by Chauhan’s death.
“I spent a lot of time with him when I was the manager of the Indian cricket team,” Ganguly said. “Not only was he a difficult opener, but he was also a user with a normal sense of humor and a great attachment to Indian cricket.
“This year we will have to forget it because it has taken a lot of expensive people. He’ll be with us.
Chauhan played 40 races for India after making his debut in 1969 and amassed more than 11,000 races in 179 games, adding 21 centuries and 59 50. (Report through Rohith Nair in Bengaluru edited through Ian Chadband)
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