PM Modi and members of the sports fraternity pay tribute to late Chetan Chauhan

Former minister for youth and sports of Uttar Pradesh Chetan Chauhan passed away on August 16, 2020, in Haryana. The former batsman of the Indian cricket team, who played 40 Test matches for India and the Ranji Trophy for Maharashtra and Delhi, had tested positive for Covid-19 in July. PM Narendra Modi took to Twitter to pay tribute to Chetan Chauhan. He wrote, "Shri Chetan Chauhan Ji distinguished himself as a wonderful cricketer and later as a diligent political leader. He made effective contributions to public service and strengthening the BJP in UP. Anguished by his passing away. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti." Several names from the sports fraternity such as Anil Kumble, Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir and many others also paid tribute. Sunil Gavaskar penned an emotional note for the late Chetan Chauhan. He wrote, "The meetings were invariably at his beloved Ferozeshah Kotla ground where he was in charge of the pitch preparation. As we hugged I would say to him that "no, no we must have another century partnership" and he would laugh and then say "arre baba you are the century maker, not me". Never in my wildest nightmares could I believe that his words about being in the mandatory overs of life would come true so soon. It's so hard to believe that his laughter and cheerful banter won't be there the next time I go to Delhi."

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Chetan Chauhan was often the opening partner of Sunil Gavaskar during the 1970s.

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Apart from winning several awards and accolades, Chauhan also received the prestigious Arjuna award in 1981.

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Bollywood star Anil Kapoor also paid a tribute to the former cricketer with this picture and an emotional note. He wrote, "Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Chetan Chauhan. I’ll always remember watching him play live. My heartfelt prayers & condolences to the family." (Photo: Twitter)

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BJP candidate from East Delhi Chetan Chauhan during an election campaign in 2009.

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