Chetan Chauhan, Former India Opener, Dies Of Coronavirus

Former India cricketer Chetan Chauhan, who tested positive for COVID-19 last month, has died on Sunday after suffering from multi-organ failure. He was 73.

Chauhan was in critical condition after he developed multi-organ failure, and was on ventilator support at a medical facility in Gurugram.

Chauhan, who played 40 Tests for India, is survived by his wife and son Vinayak, who is scheduled to arrive from Melbourne later in the day.

"My elder brother Shri Chetan Chauhan has left us today after fighting a good battle. I sincerely thank everyone who had prayed for his recovery. His son Vinayak will be reaching anytime and we will then perform last rites," his brother Pushpendra said.

Chauhan, who was Sunil Gavaskar's longest-serving opening partner, was admitted to Sanjay Gandhi PGI in Lucknow on July 12 after being found COVID-19 positive.

Due to kidney-related ailments, his health deteriorated and he was shifted to Medanta hospital in Gurugram.

On Friday night, he had a multi-organ failure and was put on ventilator support.