Arjun Patoliya, 37, tragically died in the AI 171 plane crash, leaving his two young daughters orphaned in London just 18 days after their mother succumbed to cancer. He had traveled to India to fulfill his wife's final wish of having her post-death rituals performed in Gujarat.
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Aakash Chopra addresses the increasing trend of early retirements in international cricket, highlighting financial security as a primary driver. He emphasises that players like Klaasen and Pooran prioritise long-term stability by becoming T20 freelancers. Chopra also criticises cricket boards for lacking empathy and financial support, urging fans to understand these decisions within the context of a cricketer's limited career window.
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