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Former India opener, UP minister Chetan Chauhan succumbs to Covid-19

Due to kidney related ailments, his health deteriorated and he was shifted to Medanta hospital in Gurugram

DDCA Vice-President Chetan Chauhan  (Photo: ANI)
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DDCA Vice-President Chetan Chauhan (Photo: ANI)

Press Trust of India New Delhi
One of Indian cricket's most well-known batsmen without an international hundred, former opener Chetan Chauhan died on Sunday due to Covid-19 related complications after being put on life support for nearly 36 hours.

Chauhan, who played 40 Tests for India, was 73 and is survived by his wife and son Vinayak, who is scheduled to arrive from Melbourne later in the day. Chauhan was currently serving as the Minister of Sainik Welfare, Home Guards, and Civil Security in the Uttar Pradesh cabinet.

"My elder brother Shri Chetan Chauhan has left us today after fighting a good battle. I sincerely thank everyone who