The Indian cricket team has lost one of its special supporters, Mrs. Charulata Patel.♏ She was 87-year-old and passed away oღn January 13.
Popularly known as ‘Cricket Dadi,’ Charulata showcased her enthusiasm and passion towards cricket in the 2019 World Cup.
Charulata was first spotted in a match between India and Bangladesh at Edgbaston last year. She was seen cheering for the ‘Men in Blue’ with full energy. Her pictures of blowing air horn with tri-color painted on her face went viral.
After the match, both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma met the superfan and took her blessings. The Indian skipper was so happy that he arranged𒁏 tickets for Charulata and her family for the next ga༺me and even pinned a heartwarming note.
After her demise, cricketers, BCC✤I, ICC, and ot🐈hers paid tributes to the energetic fan.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
's Superfan Charulata Patel ji will always remain in our hearts and her passion for the game will keep motivating us.
May her soul rest in peace
— BCCI (@BCCI)
RIP Charulata Patel Ji 🙏.♏. Will alw𝄹ays remember your passion for the game. Thank you for your unconditional love and support. ❤
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25)
Cricket is getting popular day by day becaus🔯e of such fans Heartfelt co𝄹ndolences to the family members of Charulata patel
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv)
Thank you, Charulata Patel, for being such an inspiration to us. Your soul lives on thr🌄ough every passionate, Indian cricket fan.
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets)
RIP to one ᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚof Team India’s biggest fans Charulata Patel.
We will forever suppor🤡t your beloved with as much pride and passion as you ��did. 🙏🏾 🇮🇳
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy)
R.I.P Charulata Patel ji, the 87-year-old superfan who chܫeered India on at
— ICC (@ICC)
RIP Charulata Patel ji. You will always remain a true inspiration. 💗💛🌳🙏🏼
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
Charulata Patel ji proved that love for the game knowꦿs no age.
♏Onha da cricket lai inna passion s✃annu hamesha motivate karda rahega. ♥️ 🇮🇳
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
RIP, Charulata Patel ji 🙏🏻
Her passion for the game will always be admired.
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan)
We are sad to learn about the passing of Charulata Patel ji, the adorable 87-year old fan who cheered for 🇮🇳 through last year's in England. She left for her heavenly abode this Monday.
May her soul rest in peace🙏
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders)
Fans are at the heart of a team, and Charulata Patel ji's passion will always be an inspiration for .
May her soul rest in peace.
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals)
