Updated On: 02 September, 2024 02:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kirti Azad was also part of the 1983 World Cup-winning Team India. Later, in 1984, the former cricket also featured in the first edition of the Asia Cup which was held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Kirti belongs to the family of Indian freedom fighter and politician Bhagwat Jha Azad. Kirti and Poonam have two children named Surya and Soumya

Kirti Azad and wife Poonam Jha Azad (Pic: File Pic)
Former Team India cricketer Kirti Azad`s wife Poonam Jha Azad passed away on Monday. The news of her demise was shared by the cricketer himself on his "X" handle. It read, "My wife, Poonam no more. Left for her heavenly aboard at 12:40 PM. Thank you all for your good wishes." Taking to X:
My wife, Poonam no more. Left for her heavenly aboard at 12:40 PM. Thank you all for your good wishes.