Veda Krishnamurthy, a member of India’s women’s cricket team, has lost two family members to Covid-19 in the last few weeks. Veda first lost his mother and then his sister in a span of few days.
On Monday, the senior Indian women’s cricketer took to social media to post an emotional tribute for her mother and sister.
“To my beautiful Amma and Akka. The last few days have been very heartbreaking to all of us at home. You both for the foundation of our house never imagined it would be seeing this day knowing that you both are not with me, it breaks my heart. Amma, you have made a brave child, taught me to be as practical as I can in every situation the trait is obviously passed on by you. You are the most beautiful, happy, selfless person I ever knew. Akka, I know I was your most favourite person. You are a fighter, having inspired me to never let go till the last minute,” Veda wrote in the tribute.
Veda’s mother died on April 23 and her sister Vatsala Shivakumar, who was admitted to a hospital in Chikmagalur, Karnataka, breathed her last two weeks later.
“You were those two people who found joy in everything I did, everything I said I always had a very big ego that I have two mothers but guess ego is never too good for anyone. The last few days I spent with you both was so relaxing and we were also happy never imagine that would be our last,” she added.
Veda went on to urge her fans to take the virus seriously by adding that her family did everything right but the virus proved to be deadly.
My world has just gone upside down after you both left me. Not sure how vs family are going to regroup. All I can say is that I love you both so very much and will miss you both. Thanks to all the love I received. In the end I would like to urge people to please follow the Covid rules and take precautions, this virus is very dangerous my family did everything right but still virus found its way. My heart goes to everyone else going through the same situation as mine. Stay safe! Stay strong,” she concluded.
Veda had herself tested negative for Covid-19 and had asked her fans to take all necessary precautions.
