Published: Jul 28, 2015, 02:27 AM (IST)
Edited: Jul 28, 2015, 02:27 AM (IST)
New Delhi: Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Monday expressed condolence over the sudden demise of former president APJ Abdul Kalam, saying that India mourns the loss of a great person, a renowned scientist and above all, a terrific human being.
“The nation mourns the loss of a great person. Former President of India, a renowned scientist, an inspiration to all, a terrific human being…RIP Abdul Kalam,” Tendulkar wrote on Twitter. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam passes away: Twitter reactions from world of cricket
The nation mourns the loss of a great person (1/2)
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 27, 2015
Former President of India, a renowned scientist, an inspiration to all, a terrific human being…RIP Dr. Abdul Kalam (2/2)
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 27, 2015
The Board of Control for Cricket in India ( BCCI) also paid their tribute saying, “RIP Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Impeccable character and indomitable spirit.” Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, others pay tribute to soldiers on Vijay Diwas
RIP Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Impeccable character and indomitable spirit – #MissileMan pic.twitter.com/qyVN1bjSW9
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 27, 2015
Kalam, 84, passed away in Shillong earlier today after he was admitted to a hospital in the city. Sachin Tendulkar meets Indian students from Yuvraj Singh Centre of Excellence at Lord’s
The former president collapsed during a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management. He was in a critical condition and had been admitted to the city’s Bethany Hospital. Sachin Tendulkar: statistically the best No. 4 batsman of all time?
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