In the 43th Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 match between Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the KL Rahul-led team were spotted wearing black armbands during the game.
The reason for it is heartbreaking as team member Mandeep Singh, lost his father Hardev Singh last night (Friday) after a prolonged illness.
So, Kings XI Punjab which is led by KL Rahul, made an excellent gesture of wearing black armbands to honour their teammate’s late father.
Despite the big tragedy, Mandeep Singh is playing for Kings XI Punjab and was also seen as opener against Hyderabad. Singh played for a brief innings and scored 17 off 14 balls before being dismissed by Rashid Khan in the fifth over of the match.
After the reason went viral on social media, fans and the cricket fraternity expressed their condolences to Singh. Many even commended him for turning up for the game hours after losing his father.
Looking into IPL board, Kings XI Punjab are currently on a three-match winning streak as they have handled their rapidly faltering campaign beautifully. One more win will boost the chances of making it to the knockouts.
Meanwhile check out few of the reactions below:
Lost his father last night, but Mandy’s out here to open! 🙌
Way to go, Mandy#SaddaPunjab #IPL2020 #KXIP #KXIPvSRH
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) October 24, 2020
Brave of Mandeep to turn up for the game tonight. Lost his father....yet he’s here putting up a brave face. Strength to you and family. Deepest condolences. #IPL2020
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 24, 2020
Also condolences and thoughts with the families @NitishRana_27 @mandeeps12 🙏🏼🙏🏼
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) October 24, 2020
Mandeep Singh lost his dad in the morning & now he is playing in the evening .RIP😓
Your love and Respect Towards game will take you to success 👏
KingKohli is an perfect example ...🔥 pic.twitter.com/uOfl4auOvu
— Virat Tamil FC™ (@ViratTamilFC) October 24, 2020
Surely, he should be going back home then. Cricket's not that important.
— The LFC Optimist (@TheLFCOptimist) October 24, 2020
Win or lose ...I am supporting KXIP today #KXIPvSRH
— Pawan Bhatia (@pawanbhatia83) October 24, 2020
Hats off to you @mandeeps12
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/qyYrcGNdRm
— Veer GAUTAM sisodiya (@veerGS15) October 24, 2020
huge respect man. may god give him the strength to cope and sabr to move forward 💓
— 𝒶. (@Safarnamaaa) October 24, 2020
Oh no, may his soul rest in peace, a lot of respect for you man you are playing the match today 🙏
— Ambika badal (@BadalAmbika) October 24, 2020
May his soul rest in peace.
Kudos to Mandeep for showing such a strong character, may he achieves great success
— Dr.Navi 🇮🇳 🥼 (@DoctorPositive1) October 24, 2020
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