India pacer Mohammed Siraj, who is on the Australia tour, lost his father Mohammed Ghouse on Friday. Ghouse, 53, was suffering from lung disease for a long time.
BCCI showed how the players are supporting him in the tough time and posted a picture of Siraj on Instagram. "Through thick and thin, ups and downs, we are always together!#TeamIndia," read the caption.
The speedster had the option to fly back home to see his father for the last time. But he declined the offer and decided to stay with the team in Australia. He is part of the India squad for the four-match Test series.
Siraj's father was admitted to the hospital hours before he bagged his best figures in IPL for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Kolkata Knight Riders.
“My dad is unwell these days. His lungs are in bad shape so he has difficulty breathing. I am really worried about that. I can’t even go home to meet and motivate him. I talk on the phone but whenever I do, he starts crying. I can’t even talk for longer hours because I don’t like seeing him crying.
“So I disconnect the phone early because I can’t hold myself for long. So, I pray to God for his good health. He was admitted to the hospital before the last game. I was really concerned that dad was in the hospital,” Siraj had said in a video posted by RCB.
