Sahara Group chairman Subrata Roy Sahara passed away on November 14 at around 10.30 pm due to cardiorespiratory arrest after a prolonged battle with complications arising from metastatic malignancy, hypertension, and diabetes. The Sahara Group founder was admitted to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute (KDAH) in Mumbai on November 12 after his health deteriorated.

Roy, a well-known figure in the Indian business world, founded the Sahara India Pariwar in 1978. The Sahara Group had a significant impact on Indian cricket, serving as the title sponsor for the Indian national cricket and hockey teams and Bangladesh’s cricket team.

In 2011, the group also acquired a stake in the Formula One team Force India and owned the now-defunct Pune Warriors India in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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Upon news of Roy’s passing, the cricketing world expressed their condolences and paid tribute to the once-powerful business tycoon. Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina took to social media to express his sadness at Roy’s passing, highlighting his contributions to Indian cricket.

Suresh Raina wrote: “great motivator, speaker and sports lover is no more . #RIP 🙏🙏 #sahara #subrataroy”.

great motivator, speaker and sports lover is no more . #RIP 🙏🙏#sahara #subrataroy pic.twitter.com/XZBpiKCObf

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) November 14, 2023

Another former Indian cricketer, Yuvraj Singh, also shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, acknowledging the special connection he shared with Roy. Singh expressed gratitude for Roy’s unwavering support and assistance during his battle with cancer in 2011.

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Yuvraj Singh wrote: “Saddened to hear of the passing away of Mr. Subrata Roy, a real stalwart. He was a true testament of someone who never gave up no matter what the odds. When I got diagnosed with cancer, he was one of the few people who stood by me and supported me. He was always very close to me and my family, and someone we looked up to. He was a fighter who despite facing tough times himself, fought with every ounce of his being till the very end. A huge loss and a very difficult void to fill. RIP sir 🙏🏻 my prayers for the strength of his family and well-wishers. #Sahara #SaharaPranam #SubrataRoy”.

Saddened to hear of the passing away of Mr. Subrata Roy, a real stalwart. He was a true testament of someone who never gave up no matter what the odds.

When I got diagnosed with cancer, he was one of the few people who stood by me and supported me. He was always very close to… pic.twitter.com/44VEkKtV4a

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) November 14, 2023

The mortal remains of Subrata Roy Sahara will be flown to Lucknow on Wednesday, where his last rites will be performed on Thursday. His passing marks the end of an era in Indian business and cricket, leaving behind a legacy of both success and controversy.