The Indian cricket team has lost one of its special supporters, Mrs. Charulata Patel.ꦺ She was 87-year-old and passed away on 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 Rohi📖t Sharma met the superfan and took her blessings. The Indian skipper was so happy that he arranged tickets for Charulata and her family for the next game and even pinned a heartwarming note.
After her d🐷emise, cricketers, BCCI, ICC, and others 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)
RI🃏P Charulata Patel Ji 🙏.. Will always remember your passion for the game. Thank you for your unconditional love and support. ❤
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25)
Cricket is getting popular day by day because of such fans Heartfelt condolences to the 🌞family members of Charulata patel
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv)
Thank you, Charulata Patel, for being such an inspiration tꦰo us. Your soul lives on through every passionate, Indian cricket fan.
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets)
RIP to one of Team Indiaও’s biggest fans Charulata Patel.
We will forever support your beloved with as much pride and pas🅘sion as you did. 🙏🏾 ��🇳
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy)
R.I.P Charulata Pa🀅tel j𒊎i, the 87-year-old superfan who cheered India on at
— ICC (@ICC)
RIP Charulata Patel ji. You w⛦ill always remain a true inspiration. 💗🙏🏼
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
Charulata Patel jiꦚ proved that love for the game knows꧒ no age.
On🦩ha da cricket lai inna passion sannu 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)
