Tragedy Strikes as Former Indian Cricketer Salil Ankola's Mother Found Dead with Throat Slit in Pune Home

New Delhi: The Indian cricket world is mourning the tragic news of the passing of the mother of former Indian cricketer Salil Ankola in Pune, Maharashtra. Local authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. Salil Ankola, a well-known cricketer and actor, is devastated by the loss of his mother, whose body was discovered at his residence in Pune. Upon learning of the incident, the police promptly responded to the scene. Salil Ankola took to social media to share the heartbreaking news, expressing his grief and requesting prayers for his mother's soul. He wrote, "Om Shanti. We all have to face such difficult moments in life. Stay strong and may Lord Mahadev grant peace to my mother's departed soul." Our thoughts and prayers are with Salil Ankola and his family during this challenging time.

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Police is investigating the case:

Salil Ankola’s mother’s name is Mala Ashok Ankola. 77-year-old Mala Ashok Ankola used to live in Prabhat Road area of ​​Deccan Gymkhana, Pune. When the door of her room remained closed for a long time, the people working in her house opened the door and saw the elderly Mala lying on the bed soaked in blood, whose throat was slit with a sharp weapon. After which her family members also reached the spot. They immediately admitted her to a private hospital for treatment, but she had died before that. The doctor informed her family about this. At present, the police is further investigating whether this is a case of murder or suicide.

How was Salil Ankola’s cricket career:

Talking about cricketer Salil Ankola’s career, he has played only one Test and 20 ODIs for India. He was a right-arm fast bowler. He took two wickets in one Test match played in his career and only 13 wickets in 20 ODIs. On the basis of these numbers, his cricketing career was nothing special. Salil bowled brilliantly in first-class cricket. He took 181 wickets in 54 first-class matches, which is quite good. He played his last match for India in 1997.