IPL 2019: Parthiv Patel Trying to Keep Focus Despite Father's Ailing Health

It is not easy to be in the shoes of Parthiv Patel right now. Patel who is currently plying on his trade for Royal Challengers Bangalore is battling to keep his focus. However, it is not easy as Patel’s father is hospitalised after a brain haemorrhage. Consequently, the veteran wicket-keeper batsman is trying to keep his focus.

Meanwhile, Parthiv Patel has had a decent season with the bat. The southpaw batsman who has opened the innings for the franchise. He has thus far scored 172 runs in six innings of the season.

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Consequently, Patel is not only battling against the opposition bowlers but also he is battling a mental battle once the match is over.

Take a bow, Parthiv Patel.

“I just hope and pray that there is no bad news from the doctors,” Patel told The Indian Express. 

Patel had also taken to his Twitter account to share the sad news.

 “Pls keep my father in your prayers. He is suffering from a brain haemorrhage,” he had conveyed.

Meanwhile, Patel’s father Ajay condition is not getting any better. It’s been two months since he is in ICU where he is coming in and out of the coma on a regular basis. Patel stated that his mind is always concerned regarding the health of his father once the match is over.

“When I am playing, nothing crosses my mind, but once a game is over, my heart is at home. The day begins with asking about my father’s progress, keeping in touch with doctors, sometimes I have to take some important decisions. My wife and mother are at home but when it comes to taking any final decision, my approval is sought. The initial phase was critical – should we switch off the ventilator for a few days, or how much oxygen should be given. Such decisions are very tough to take.

Patel also recalled the time when his father fell for the first time. The wicketkeeper-batsman said that he had to miss a lot of matches of the recently concluded Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Patel is doing a fine job.

“I remember the day he suddenly fell down. The next 12 days, I was there in ICU, I didn’t even go home for 10 days. The Mushtaq Ali tournament was happening then and I missed a lot of games. We don’t have mobile phones when we are playing. Once I’m involved in the match, any thought of home doesn’t cross my mind but once the game is over and I’m back in the dressing room, I am constantly thinking about my father,” Patel said.

It takes a heart of steel to continue playing despite family issues. In fact, it takes a lot of courage to be choosing to play. Patel’s father Ajay would have wanted his son to keep on playing and that is exactly what he is doing.

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Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bangalore has had a disastrous start to the season as they have lost all the six matches of the season. RCB will play their next match against Kings XI Punjab on 13 April at PCA Stadium, Mohali.