Former India pacer RP Singh's father passes away due to Covid-19

Former India pacer RP Singh's father Shiv Prasad Singh passed away on Wednesday due to Covid-19. The India cricketer said his father was suffering from Covid-19, sharing a note on social media.

"It is with deepest grief and sadness we inform the passing away of my father, Mr Shiv Prasad Singh. He left for his heavenly abode on 12th May after suffering from Covid. We request you to keep my beloved father in your thoughts and



prayers. RIP Papa," RP Singh wrote on social media.

RP Singh, who won the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup with India in 2007, represented India14 Tests, 58 one-day internationals and 10 Twenty20 Internationals. He had retired at the age of 32 in 2018 and had ventured into commentary commitments. RP Singh was also part of the Cricket Advisory Committee that chose the selection committee members for the senior national team.