Tributes have poured in after former Indian cricketer, Yashpal Sharma, passed away of cardiac arrest at the age of 66. Sharma was a member of the Indian cricket team that won the World Cup in 1983.
Reacting to Sharma’s death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “Shri Yashpal Sharma Ji was a much beloved member of the Indian cricket team, including the legendary 1983 squad. He was an inspiration for teammates, fans as well as budding cricketers. Anguished by his passing away. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
Shri Yashpal Sharma Ji was a much beloved member of the Indian cricket team, including the legendary 1983 squad. He was an inspiration for teammates, fans as well as budding cricketers. Anguished by his passing away. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 13, 2021
Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar tweeted, “Shocked and deeply pained by the demise of Yashpal Sharma ji. Have fond memories of watching him bat during the 1983 World Cup. His contribution to Indian cricket shall always be remembered. My sincere condolences to the entire Sharma family.”
Shocked and deeply pained by the demise of Yashpal Sharma ji. Have fond memories of watching him bat during the 1983 World Cup. His contribution to Indian cricket shall always be remembered.
My sincere condolences to the entire Sharma family. pic.twitter.com/WBQ6ng2x8I
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 13, 2021
Sharma is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son. Only a few days ago, the late cricketer paid tribute to the passing of actor Dilip Kumar. He had also revealed how Dilip Kuamr had played a key role in his selection in the Indian team after the latter watched him score centuries in a domestic match.
Here’s how Twitterati reacted to his death;
Heartbreaking to learn about the passing away of 1983 World Cup winner #YashpalSharma .
My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
Pray that his soul attain Sadgati. Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/Cz0URjCTjY— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) July 13, 2021
So sorry to hear about #YashpalSharma Paaji ‘s passing away, one of the heroes of our 1983 WC win. Heartfelt condolences. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/Toh3wLHNAw
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 13, 2021
Saddened to learn of former Indian cricketer Yashpal Sharma’s passing. One of the heroes in India’s World Cup triumph in 1983, he was a gifted batsman who added stability to the Indian middle order. I offer my condolences to his family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/xzvgIJxTFD
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) July 13, 2021
Really saddened and shocked at losing a colleague of World Cup fame so early in life. Condolences to the family and God bless his soul ???????? #YashpalSharma pic.twitter.com/jVkHEyRWfP
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) July 13, 2021
Saddened by the demise of ace cricketer Yashpal Sharma ji. My condolences to his family & loved ones. #YashpalSharma
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 13, 2021
Shocked to hear of the passing of #YashpalSharma ji. An Indian cricket hero and a part of the legendary 1983 World Cup winning squad. My condolences to his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/Ry7z9miPsB
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) July 13, 2021