On Thursday, former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away at the age of 93-year-old. This news has led the whole nation into deep sorrow and the Indian cricketers are also feeling the same.
Vajpayee had served the Indian PM role for three times. He was one of the most respected and loved people in India. While his death has brought tears in Indians’ eyes, the present and former Indian cricketers paid emotional tributes to the former leader through their social media account.
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Here are some Twitter reactions from the Indian cricketers on this sadful moment:
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar wrote, “India is at a great loss today. Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee ji’s contributions to our nation have been innumerable. Thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones.”
India is at a great loss today. Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee ji’s contributions to our nation have been innumerable. Thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 16, 2018
Former Indian explosive opener Virender Sehwag posted, “Asaman ko choo gaya, jo asmaan sa vishal tha, dharti mein simat gaya, jo mitti jaisa narm tha. Kaun hai jo Atal reh paya zindagi bhar, Atal banke wo zindagi ko paa gaya. Om Shanti #AtalBihariVajpayee ji”
Asaman ko choo gaya, jo asmaan sa vishal tha, dharti mein simat gaya, jo mitti jaisa narm tha.
Kaun hai jo Atal reh paya zindagi bhar, Atal banke wo zindagi ko paa gaya.
Om Shanti #AtalBihariVajpayee ji 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/56Xi1sqzEf— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 16, 2018
Indian limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma posted, “Not turning out to be a great week for India, as we lost another great leader RIP Shri #AtalBihariVaajpayee.”
Not turning out to be a great week for India, as we lost another great leader RIP Shri #AtalBihariVaajpayee.
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 16, 2018
Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh posted, “The end of an era. #AtalBihariVajpayee ji worked so hard for the country. He’s been a father figure, an icon and an inspiration to millions of people. May his soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family and followers.”
The end of an era. #AtalBihariVajpayee ji worked so hard for the country. He's been a father figure, an icon and an inspiration to millions of people. May his soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family and followers.
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 16, 2018
Indian left-handed batsman Suresh Raina wrote, “Leaders live exemplary life to make our world better & that’s what #AtalBihariVajpayee ji did for India. Most of us grew up in his remarkable leadership and saw our country shaping up in a super power! It’s end of an Era & a moment of extreme grief! #RIP #AtalBihariVajpayee”
Leaders live exemplary life to make our world better & that’s what #AtalBihariVajpayee ji did for India. Most of us grew up in his remarkable leadership and saw our country shaping up in a super power! It’s end of an Era & a moment of extreme grief! #RIP #AtalBihariVajpayee pic.twitter.com/K1imIcfm9I
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) August 16, 2018
Indian leg-spinner Anil Kumble posted, “A sad day for the country, as we lose one of our greatest leaders. #AtalBihariVajpayee contributed so much for the betterment of the country. May his soul rest in peace”
A sad day for the country, as we lose one of our greatest leaders. #AtalBihariVajpayee contributed so much for the betterment of the country. May his soul rest in peace 🙏🏻
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 16, 2018
Former Indian Test specialist batsman VVS Laxman posted, “One of India’s Most Loved Prime Minister, a great poet and a wonderful statesman. We as a nation will miss you sir #AtalBihariVaajpayee ji Deepest condolences to admirers and loved ones .”
One of India's Most Loved Prime Minister, a great poet and a wonderful statesman. We as a nation will miss you sir #AtalBihariVaajpayee ji 🙏🏼 Deepest condolences to admirers and loved ones . pic.twitter.com/BPQRUD8nLG
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 16, 2018
Once, Indian star all-rounder Yuvraj Singh posted, “Extremely sad to hear the passing away of our former Prime Minister #AtalBihariVajpayee Ji . My Heartfelt Condolences to the family. RIP”
Extremely sad to hear the passing away of our former Prime Minister #AtalBihariVajpayee Ji . My Heartfelt Condolences to the family. RIP
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 16, 2018
Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra posted, “My Favourite PM is no more….R.I.P #AtalBihariVajpayee”
My Favourite PM is no more….R.I.P 😔#AtalBihariVajpayee
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 16, 2018
