BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya passed away hours ago from a heart attack in Kolkata. The 75-year old succumbed to internal bleeding and organ failures. Read more here.
As the whole cricketing world mourns the death, some of them took to Twitter to express their grief and condolences to Mr. Dalmiya’s loved ones. Here are a selected few-
The President and Prime Minister of the country led the condolences from the front.
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Heartfelt condolences on the passing away of Shri Jagmohan Dalmiya #PresidentMukherjee
— President Mukherjee (@POI13) September 20, 2015
My thoughts are with the family of Shri Jagmohan Dalmiya in this hour of grief. May Shri Dalmiya's soul rest in peace.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 20, 2015
National cricketing legends followed suit in honouring the achievements of the deceased soul. Sachin Tendulkar was especially appreciative of Dalmiya’s work and mentions the time he met with him last.
Heartfelt condolences to the family & friends of Jagmohan Dalmiya. Had met him in June. little did I realise that it would be the last (1/3)
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 20, 2015
Will always cherish his encouragement & support over the years. Worked hard for the game of cricket & excelled as an administrator (2/3)
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 20, 2015
Was touched by his efforts to make my penultimate Test at Eden Gardens very special. RIP Jagmohan Dalmiya. (3/3)
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 20, 2015
Deeply saddened 2 hear the news of the demise of Dalmiya Ji.My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.May his soul RIP @BCCI
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) September 20, 2015
The current Indian squad players also took to Twitter to express their grief. Here are a few-
#Rip Dalmiya sir. My heartfelt condolences to the family.
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) September 20, 2015
My condolences go out to the family and friends of Mr.Jagmohan Dalmiya.A fine administrator he http://t.co/Co5WqGlBti sir.
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) September 20, 2015
Deepest condolences to the Dalmiya Family. Dalmiya Saab's contribution to the Indian Cricket and @BCCI will always be cherished. #RIP
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) September 20, 2015
Big loss for India cricket. Mr. Dalmiya always showed the way. Rest in Peace sir#RIP
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) September 20, 2015
Heartfelt condolences for the family and friends of Mr jagmohan dalmiya #RIPDalmiyaJi
— subramani badrinath (@s_badrinath) September 20, 2015
Even foreign cricketers such as Jason Gillespie expressed his condolences for Mr. Dalmiya’s loved ones.
Thoughts are with the family of Mr Jagmohan Dalmiya.#rip
— Jason Gillespie 🌱 (@dizzy259) September 20, 2015
Arun Lal told me once whenever a cricketer entered Dalmiya's office he would always get up from his chair to receive him at the door.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) September 20, 2015
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Last but not the least, film stars and other celebrities also followed suit with their condolences. Here is Shah Rukh Khan,
So sad to hear about the demise of Mr. Dalmiya.He will be sorely missed at the Eden & by the whole cricketing community.Allah bless his soul
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 20, 2015
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Last but not the least, EssentiallySports would like to express our condolences to Mr. Dalmiya’s family and friends. RIP.
