Batsman Asif Ali's daughter passes away after battle with cancer
Abdul Ghaffar | Dawn.com
Published
May 20, 2019
Batsman Asif Ali's daughter passed away on Sunday after a battle with stage IV cancer, a Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) media manager told DawnNewsTV.
In April, Ali shared on Twitter that his daughter was fighting cancer and his family members were taking her to the United States for treatment.
Pakistan Super League franchise Islamabad United offered condolences to their team member and his family.
In a post shared on Twitter, Prime Minister Imran Khan offered his condolences to the cricketer.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi also offered his condolences to the cricketer.
Yesterday, Ali was in England where Pakistan lost its fifth One-Day International against the home team at Headingley.
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Maverick
May 20, 2019 09:58am
We must appreciate Asif for his call of duty, and I pray his daughter rest in peace, and peace to the grieved family
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Zahid
May 20, 2019 10:00am
May Allah bless her soul and give Asif and his family the strength to bear this loss
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Saad
May 20, 2019 10:02am
Inna lilla e wa inna illihe rajeon
May Allah give sabr to family and friends especially the parents
We know that the little princess is in Jannah
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Osmond DSouza
May 20, 2019 10:02am
Dear Asif,
Please accept condolences from me and my family. This is an unbearable pain which you and your family has to go through. God is great. He has some great plans for the Angel. May God shower all his blessings on you and your family and may he provide you strength to overcome this loss. As always be strong Asif. Lots of love and blessings from India.
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Khopdee
May 20, 2019 10:06am
That is Sad...may god give strength to the parents
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Shabir
May 20, 2019 10:08am
So sad, RIP and condolences to Asif Ali and his family.
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LoneWolf
May 20, 2019 10:08am
No. No. No. Just No. Sad to hear this. May he find strength to cope with this immense loss.
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Yasir
May 20, 2019 10:09am
Bad news my heart is mourned and our condolence with you.
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Awamun Naas
May 20, 2019 10:10am
Inna lillahi wa inna elaihay rajeoun. Very sad news indeed. May Allah grant Asif and his family the courage to bear this incredible loss.
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Ajad
May 20, 2019 10:12am
Deepest condolences, only a father can feel it.
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S khosa
May 20, 2019 10:20am
So so sad with this news......God for sure will give you and your family strength to bear this unbelievable loss...
I pray for the little one
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Vikas P
May 20, 2019 10:20am
RIP little angel!!! Lots of love and dua for you. May God give strength to family to bear this pain, the pain which no one but only parents can feel. And pray to God that no parents should suffer this pain.
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Visitor
May 20, 2019 10:21am
Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. May god give them strength in this hour of the need.
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fairplay
May 20, 2019 10:29am
@Zahid, agree
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Huma
May 20, 2019 10:29am
So so sad :( inna lil lahay wainna Ilahai rajiouun
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RRS
May 20, 2019 10:31am
Sad!
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Syed Shahzad Bukhari
May 20, 2019 10:38am
Allah SWT gives sabr to everyone in the family and young princess IA must be the at reception of Jannah for her family members, Your services for the nation is admirable Asif.
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Razzak
May 20, 2019 10:42am
very sad to know.
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Adnan Zaka
May 20, 2019 10:45am
Sad news. May Allah Kareem Pak gives strength to the family to bear the unfortunate loss of the daughter. Aameen. May Allah Subhan'O'Tallah, rest her soul in peace ( Aameen ) and give her a place in Jannat. Aameen.
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Sameer
May 20, 2019 10:47am
Cancer is hell. Those who even decide to fight it are heroes.
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Faheem
May 20, 2019 10:48am
Inna Lilah wa inna ileh rajioon, May the departed soul rest in peace.
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AZAM AKBAR
May 20, 2019 10:49am
Rest In Peace.
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swaroop
May 20, 2019 10:58am
Condolences from all Indians from my end.
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Mumtaz Ahmed Shah
May 20, 2019 10:59am
My. Heartfelt condolences to Mr.Asif and family on sudden death of his princesses.We pray to God for the departed soul and irreparable loss to the bereaved family.(Texas)
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Omar Khan
May 20, 2019 11:00am
May Allah Bless her Soul and Bless her Family and give them the Strength to go through this very difficult period of their lives. R.I.P.
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Syed A. Mateen
May 20, 2019 11:08am
My heart felt condolences for one of the Heros of Pakistan. May Al-Mighty Allah gives him and his family strength to bear the loss of his beloved daughter. Ameen
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Hafeez, Canada
May 20, 2019 11:10am
So sad...our deepest condolences. Despite daughter illness you were part of team. Bravo Asif.
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TO
May 20, 2019 11:21am
Innallahi wa innaellahi rajioon
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Rajesh
May 20, 2019 11:51am
Rest in peace baby from india
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Rahul Sharma
May 20, 2019 11:52am
Very painful news to start the day, may the almighty give family strong heart to bear the loss and RIP to the little angle.
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Arup
May 20, 2019 11:52am
My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family. I am sure everyone involved tried their very best. The rest is upto the powers above. God bless the departed soul. Arup, from Kolkata.
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Omar
May 20, 2019 12:00pm
Inna lilla e wa inna illihe rajeon. very sad news, may Allah give her place in jannat and courage to Asif & his family members.
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Pramod
May 20, 2019 12:12pm
Rip little angel
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A pakistani
May 20, 2019 12:22pm
Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajeoon.
May Allah grant the little one Jannah and give patience to the family to bear this loss. Ameen.
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Asif Pakistani
May 20, 2019 12:33pm
RIP you beautiful soul!
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tochibawa
May 20, 2019 12:49pm
RIP Little angel.
May HE bless u with eternal bliss.
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Logically
May 20, 2019 01:08pm
RIP little girl , Asif we all love you and are with you in this hard time. May Allah help you recover from this loss. Ameen
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Guest
May 20, 2019 01:21pm
Just heard he has been included in the world cup squad. As an Indian, & as a father, if he finds the strength to come back and help his team beat us, if it brings his family a moment of joy, I will cheer for him.
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anonymous
May 20, 2019 01:21pm
Asif should have been with his ailing daughter. RIP baby girl.
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Raja G
May 20, 2019 01:28pm
So Sad News ..Rip
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Chacha
May 20, 2019 01:30pm
Inna lillahi wa Inna Illahi Rajayoon . May Allah bless her soul and give the family patience to bear this loss.
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ExMohajirinUK
May 20, 2019 01:36pm
RIP
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fahimkhalil
May 20, 2019 01:47pm
We must appreciate Asif for his call of duty, and I pray his daughter rest in peace, and peace to the grieved family.
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Faisal
May 20, 2019 02:02pm
So very upsetting and soul destroying.May God give him the strength to bear with such a painful loss.
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Siddharth
May 20, 2019 02:51pm
Saddened to hear. No word for sorrowness for tender age.
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KALY
May 20, 2019 03:18pm
So sad....RIP
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Party
May 20, 2019 03:31pm
Our deep condolences my friend.
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Suhail Kidwai
May 20, 2019 03:48pm
Sad
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.
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Iran
May 20, 2019 03:59pm
Asif bhai accept our condolences.
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Ahmed
May 20, 2019 04:23pm
Sad news. Sincere condolences to the Asif Ali family.
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Condolences from India
May 20, 2019 05:54pm
Heartfelt condolences to Asif and his family on this tremendous loss. May the lord almighty bestow him with the strength to overcome this tragedy.
From a dad to a dad...
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Khalid
May 20, 2019 11:09pm
This is such a tragedy that no words can bring peace in your mind. Trust you get enough courage to deal with the situation. The world has lost a young soul, for no reason. Very very sad for her that she missed this world. World Cup will come and go, its not important at all at this moment in life.
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Zich
May 20, 2019 11:53pm
Unbearable pain, may almighty givese courage the family, RIp.
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Tarique Paul
May 21, 2019 01:18am
May your child rest in peace and be surrounded by Angels.
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Yankee Cricket Fan
May 21, 2019 02:27am
I am so so sorry to read this news. My daughter means the whole world to me and I am sure Asif felt the same way about his. May the Lord bless her soul and give strength to Asif and his family.
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