Indian Cricket's 'Superfan' Charulata Patel No More, Condolences Pour In From Twitteratis

New Delhi: Charulata Patel, the octogenarian "Superfan" of the Indian cricket team whose exuberant support prompted skipper Virat Kohli and his deputy Rohit Sharma to seek her blessings during the World Cup in England, has died due to age-related ailments.

Patel, 87, passed away on Monday, a post on her official Instagram page, 'Cricket Daadi', stated.

"With a heavy heart, I inform you that our beautiful grandmother took her last breath on January 13th at 5:30 pm," the post read.

"She was such a cute little lady, it is true that small things come in small packages. Our dadi was a pleasure, it was/is really exceptional. It was our world. I want to thank you all for making you feel special last year. She loved the attention."

 

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It is with a heavy heart that I inform you, our beautiful grandmother took her final breath on 13/01 at 5.30pm. She was such a sweet little lady, it's true 'small things come in small packages' our Dadi was a delight, she was/is truly extraordinary. She was our world. I want to thank you all for making her feel special last year, she loved the attention. A big thank you to @virat.kohli you made her feel extra special, meeting you and @rohitsharma45 was the best day of her life (she told us this on multiple occasions). May Lord Shiva bless her atman always, please all say a prayer. ❤

A post shared by Charulata Patel |Cricket Daadi (@cricket.daadi) on Jan 14, 2020 at 5:26am PST

The BCCI took to Twitter to offer condolences over the demise of Charulata.

"#TeamIndia'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," it posted.

#TeamIndia'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 pic.twitter.com/WUTQPWCpJR

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 16, 2020

People from various sections of society took to Twitter to express heartwarming condolences over her death.

RIP to one of Team India’s biggest fans Charulata Patel.

We will forever support your beloved #TeamIndia with as much pride and passion as you did. ?? #COTI ?? pic.twitter.com/wVwMKfUep7

— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) January 15, 2020

RIP Charulata Patel!

The 87-year old lady and India's Superfan Charulata Patel Passes Away.#RIPCharulataJi #CharulataPatel

Image: Internet pic.twitter.com/WA4wQxvrT6

— Hiral Rana (@IamHiralRana) January 16, 2020

Cricket is getting popular day by day because of such fans Heartfelt condolences to the family members of Charulata patel https://t.co/nWuv4S42s7

— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) January 16, 2020

Do you remember her? Of course you will. Charulata Patel ji passed away today. And she'll remain in our hearts for her passion and love for the game.

Om Shanti. ? pic.twitter.com/tVfSFh6UdA

— Chiru Bhat | ಚಿರು ಭಟ್ (@mechirubhat) January 16, 2020

Team India's Superfan Charulata Patel no more!

BCCI condoles her death with the message, "She will always remain in our hearts and her passion for the game will keep motivating us. May her soul rest in peace."

(Credit: BCCI File Video) pic.twitter.com/SqhrUaBCTW

— OTV (@otvnews) January 16, 2020

The wheelchair-bound Patel came to limelight when she was seen cheering for India by blowing a vuvuzela during a World Cup game against Bangladesh on July 2 last year in Birmingham.

Her enthusiasm prompted Kohli and Sharma to personally thank Patel. They showed their gratitude by seeking her blessings after India's win.

(With PTI inpiuts)