Andrew Tye is one of the best T20 bowlers in the world. In the ongoing eleventh season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2018), Tye has impressed one and all with his brilliant display of bowling and after the first innings of the match between Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab on Tuesday, he was the purple cap holder for taking the most number of wickets.
Tye took 4 wickets and broke the middle order of Rajasthan Royals. During the match, the fast bowler was seen wearing a black band on his arm and nobody could make out why until the first innings got over and he spoke to Graeme Smith while collecting his purple cap.
Andrew Tye told Smith that he wants to dedicate his performance and purple cap to his grandma who passed away this morning.
“It’s been a tough day. My Grandma passed away today and I would like to dedicate this performance to her,” said a teary-eyed Andrew Tye after claiming his purple cap.
Twitterati showed their love and respect for Andrew Tye for putting up such a good show on one of the most difficult days of his life. Check out some of the tweets:
Andrew Tye’s grandmother expired & he dedicates the purple cap for her in tears.
— arfan (@Im__Arfan) May 8, 2018
Take a bow, Andrew Tye.
It takes a legend to come out and play so well after losing a loved one.
Just goes to show much the game means to him.#RRvKXIP
— Shiv (@ForwardDefence) May 8, 2018
Andrew Tye dedicates that performance to his grandmom, absolutely breaks down in the interview. Such a touching moment.#RRvKXIP
— Arvind Ramachander (@arvindia4u) May 8, 2018
“It’s been a tough day. My Grandma passed away today and I would like to dedicate this performance to her,” says a teary-eyed Andrew Tye #RRvKXIP #IPL2018 #IPL #RR #KXIP
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) May 8, 2018
Andrew Tye chokes up talking about his grandmother who passed away today. Dedicates his performance today to her. Great performance on a tough day! #RRvKXIP #IPL2018
— PP (@PrashantSport) May 8, 2018
https://twitter.com/TheMantallBwoy/status/993885589979193344
https://twitter.com/RoshanKrRai/status/993886297507942400
Heart goes out to Andrew Tye (@aj191). A quality bowler and a top lad. #AndrewTye #IPL #Cricket #RRvsKXIP
— Madhav Sharma (@HashTagCricket) May 8, 2018
Andrew tye made me emotional. Sorry for his grandmother #RRvKXIP #KXIPvRR Well done @aj191
— विद्रोही (@Rebel_Mutineer) May 8, 2018
Respect Andrew tye ? may her soul rest in peace
— ABHI (@ABHINAV_HR) May 8, 2018
Our heart goes out to Andrew Tye and his family. May his grandma’s soul rest in peace.
