Azhar Ali’s mother passed away on Monday.

The former captain of the Pakistan Cricket Team announced the news of his mother’s demise on social media, saying: “My mother passed away this afternoon.”

“Soon will inform details regarding janaza. But I have request to follow SOP’s for COVID when attending the janaza. Please make dua for her” he added.

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Colleagues and noted personalities from cricket fraternity extended their condolences to the former captain.

Pakistan Cricket Team captain Babar Azam took to Twitter to condole with Ali.

“Dear Azhar, my deepest, heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dear mother. God rest her soul,” tweeted Alan Wilkins.

Sarfaraz Ahmed also prayed for the departed soul.