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India's favourite 'Cricket Daadi' passes away at 87

Indias favourite Cricket Daadi passes away at 87
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The Bridge Desk

Published: 16 Jan 2020 6:49 AM GMT

Charulata Patel, the 87-year-old woman, who became an overnight sensation, and officially earned the sobriquet as “Cricket Daadi” (also the name of her Instagram handle) confirmed the news of her death.

Her official Instagram page confirmed the news of her death in a post. “With a heavy heart, I inform you that our beautiful grandmother took her last breath on January 13th at 5:30 pm.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7TTtSyJm6X/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

“She was such a cute little lady, it is true that small things come in small packages. Our dadi was a pleasure, it was/is really exceptional. It was our world. I want to thank you all for making you feel special last year. She loved the attention,” the post said.

The report also thanked Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for making them feel so special.

“A big thank you to @ virat.kohli, you made her feel like she was something very special. Getting to know her and @ rohitsharma45 was the best day of her life (she told us several times). May Lord Shiva always bless her Atman, please all say a prayer," it said.

Charulata Patel drew attention all over social media and Indian cricket fans during a game between India and Bangladesh on July 2, 2019, during the ICC Cricket World Cup. She was seen cheering for India in her wheelchair and blew a vuvuzela. Their enthusiasm was praised by Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who even looked for their blessings after the match.

Her enthusiasm was praised by Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who even sought her blessings after the match.

https://twitter.com/imVkohli/status/1146121514158190595?s=20

“I would also like to thank all of our fans for the love and support, especially Charulata Patel ji. She is 87 and probably one of the most passionate and dedicated fans I have ever seen. Age is just a number that makes passion a jump & bounds. With her blessing, on to the next one," Kohli had tweeted with pictures in which he was looking for her blessing.

Not only Virat and his team, Patel, had told ABP News that she was also a fan of the legendary Indian captain Kapil Dev, who gave the nation the first-ever World Cricket Championship.

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