Days after shedding her mom due to COVID-19, India girls cricketer Priya Punia is off to responsibility. The 24-year-old all-rounder is presently with the group, which is able to go away for England quickly for an upcoming collection.
Punia’s father Surendra, who remains to be moaning the loss, on Friday revealed how he cited the example of Virat Kohli to encourage her daughter and pursuit her dream in such testing occasions.
“She was doing fine, but after oxygen supply disturbance her oxygen level dropped and she had to be put on ventilator support. But we couldn’t save her,” Priya’s father informed The Times of India.
Sharing his ideas on how annoying it was for his daughter to overcome the loss, Surendra added that he informed about Team India skipper Kohli going via the same state of affairs and but attending a Ranji recreation.
Kohli was 18 when his misplaced his father Prem due to a coronary heart assault. The right-handed batsman was then taking part in a Ranji Trophy match towards Karnataka and was batting on 40 earlier than the shut of play. However, a decided Kohli stunned his teammates, when he confirmed up the following morning and scored an excellent 90, serving to his aspect keep away from a follow-on.
“I inspired Priya. I told her that Virat Kohli had gone to play Ranji Trophy after his father’s death. This is a very difficult time for us, but we need to be mentally strong. There will be many occasions in life when you have to fight challenges and move forward. Priya understands this and she told me that, Papa I am ready to represent India,” Surendra added.
Punia had shared the information of her mother’s demise on Instagram. Sharing a number of photographs of her mother alongside along with her household, the 24-year-old wrote: “Today I spotted why you at all times informed me to be sturdy. You knew that in the future I would wish the energy to bear the lack of yours. I miss you mother! No matter the space I do know you’re at all times there with me. My guiding star, my mother.. Love you at all times. Some fact in life are arduous to settle for. Your recollections won’t ever be forgotten! Rest In Peace Mom.”
