Former Indian cricketer and Uttar Pradesh Minister Chetan Chauhan, who had been admitted to a hospital after being tested positive for COVID-19, passed away in Gurugram on Sunday. He was 73. Chauhan was admitted to Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon for COVID-19 treatment, and his condition was stated to be critical on Saturday.

Former Indian cricketer and UP Minister Chetan Chauhan passes away at a hospital in Gurugram.

He had tested positive for #COVID19. (File pic) pic.twitter.com/9viVVURezX

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Chauhan was UP Minister for Sainik Welfare, Home Guards, Civil Security and Prantiya Rakshak Dal (PRD). Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has condoled the demise of Chauhan. "Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expresses deep sorrow over the passing away of Uttar Pradesh Minister and former cricketer Chetan Chauhan," said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's Office (CMO).