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'We did everything right but COVID-19 found its way,' posts Veda Krishnamurthy after losing mother and sister

India cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy on Monday (May 10) posted an emotional message on social media days after her family was struck by back-to-back tragedies.

We did everything right but COVID-19 found its way, posts Veda Krishnamurthy after losing mother and sister

Bengaluru, May 10: India cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy on Monday (May 10) posted an emotional message on social media days after her family was struck by back-to-back tragedies.

The middle-order batter, who lost her mother and her sister to COVID-19 in a gap of one month, said that her family did everything right, but the deadly virus still found its way. After losing her mother to COVID-19 last month, Veda lost her sister Vatsala last week.

In an emotional Twitter post, the 28-year-old wrote: "The last few days have been very heartbreaking to all of us at home. You both were the foundation of our house, never imagined I 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 were the most beautiful, happy, selfless person I ever knew. Akka, I know I was your most favourite person. You are a fighter, have inspired me to never let go till the last minute."

Two weeks after mother's death, Veda Krishnamurthy now loses sister to COVID-19Two weeks after mother's death, Veda Krishnamurthy now loses sister to COVID-19

"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 all so happy, never imagined that would be our last. My world has just gone upside down after you both left me. Not sure how we as a family are going to regroup. All I can say is that I love you both very much and will miss you both. Thanks to all the love I received," she added.

The cricketer also urged everyone to not let their guard down and follow all SOPs in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.

"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, the virus found its way," said Veda.

Amid a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases, the 14-day statewide lockdown commenced in Karnataka on Monday. Police personnel were seen baton charging violators and seizing their vehicles in Shivamogga and Kalaburagi.

To curb the surge of COVID-19 cases, the Karnataka government had on Friday imposed a complete lockdown for two weeks in the state from 6 am on May 10 to 6 am on May 24. India registered 3,66,161 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, said the union health ministry on Monday morning. With this, the cumulative count of the cases has gone up to 2,26,62,575.

Story first published: Monday, May 10, 2021, 20:55 [IST]
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