Charulata Patel, the 87-year-old ‘Superfan’ of Indian cricket team, has passed away due to age-related ailments.

She had became an internet sensation during the ICC World Cup in England where she had come out to support the ‘Men in Blue’.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also met and thanked her after India’s win against Bangladesh in Birmingham.

The news of her death was announced on her Instagram handle ‘cricket.daadi’.

“It is with a heavy heart that I inform you, our beautiful grandmother took her final breath on 13/01 at 5.30pm. She was such a sweet little lady, it’s true ‘small things come in small packages’ our Dadi was a delight, she was/is truly extraordinary. She was our world. I want to thank you all for making her feel special last year, she loved the attention. A big thank you to @virat.kohli you made her feel extra special, meeting you and @rohitsharma45 was the best day of her life (she told us this on multiple occasions). May Lord Shiva bless her atman always, please all say a prayer.❤”

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It is with a heavy heart that I inform you, our beautiful grandmother took her final breath on 13/01 at 5.30pm. She was such a sweet little lady, it’s true ‘small things come in small packages’ our Dadi was a delight, she was/is truly extraordinary. She was our world. I want to thank you all for making her feel special last year, she loved the attention. A big thank you to @virat.kohli you made her feel extra special, meeting you and @rohitsharma45 was the best day of her life (she told us this on multiple occasions). May Lord Shiva bless her atman always, please all say a prayer. ❤

A post shared by Charulata Patel |Cricket Daadi (@cricket.daadi) on Jan 14, 2020 at 5:26am PST

BCCI also shared a tweet condoling her demise.

#TeamIndia‘s Superfan Charulata Patel ji will always remain in our hearts and her passion for the game will keep motivating us.

May her soul rest in peace pic.twitter.com/WUTQPWCpJR

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 16, 2020

During the World Cup, Patel was seen cheering the team with the Indian flag painted on her cheeks and blowing the vuvuzela. Even though she was born in India, she had said she took pride in the Indian cricket team since her parents are from there.

Indian cricket fans reacted by pouring in their condolences on Twitter.

RIP to one of Team India’s biggest fans Charulata Patel.

We will forever support your beloved #TeamIndia with as much pride and passion as you did. ?? #COTI ?? pic.twitter.com/wVwMKfUep7

— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) January 15, 2020

My deepest and heartfelt condolences to Charulata Patel ji?#CharulataPatel pic.twitter.com/sCssVpohhy

— Kiran Kumar (@Im_Kirana) January 16, 2020

#TeamIndia’s 87-year old #Superfan #CharulataPatel passes away

The 87-year old lady who garnered overnight attention across the world after watching the Indian team play in last year’s #WorldCup passed away on January 13. she had won almost everyone’s heart
#INDvsBAN pic.twitter.com/gGMrSxPu1r

— ??Trip3263 ???#narendramodi (@Trip3263) January 16, 2020

She had more energy and positivity than most of us here. May her soul RIP ? #CharulataPatel

Please win the series and dedicate it to her @imVkohli @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/OeqmJWgLls

— Ishita (@ishitadas4495) January 16, 2020

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