Indian Cricket Team mourns the death of Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan 

The Cricket fraternity expressed its sadness and shock at the sudden passing away of Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan at the age of 53 on 29th April 2020 in Mumbai. The horrifying news of his demise was shared by filmmaker Shoojit Sircar in the early hours of Wednesday via Twitter. He was admitted to the ICU ward of Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on Tuesday for treatment of colon infection.

Cricketers (current and former) including Sachin Tendulkar, Ravi Shastri, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Mohammad Shami, Virender Sehwag, Mayank Agarwal, Anil Kumble, Mohammad Kaif, Gautam Gambhir, Shikhar Dhawan, Amit Mishra and Ravichandran Ashwin posted their heartfelt condolences on different social media platforms. Renowned commentator Harsha Bhogle and Isa Guha also posted an emotional tribute for Irrfan Khan.

Some of Irrfan Khan's famous works include Lunchbox, Paan Singh Tomar, Maqbool and Haider. Apart from that he also worked in Hollywood films such as The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Life of Pi, Godzilla, Slumdog Millionaire and Jurassic World.

He won India's National Film Award for his leading role in a biopic about an Indian athlete becoming a bandit, Paan Singh Tomar. He also won a Bafta for a British-Indian film named The Warrior, which was directed by Asif Kapadia.

Sachin Tendulkar wrote on Twitter,

“Sad to hear the news of #IrrfanKhan passing away. He was one of my favorites & I’ve watched almost all his films, the last one being Angrezi Medium. Acting came so effortlessly to him, he was just terrific. May his soul Rest In Peace. Condolences to his loved ones,” he said.

Sad to hear the news of #IrrfanKhan passing away. He was one of my favorites & I’ve watched almost all his films, the last one being Angrezi Medium. Acting came so effortlessly to him, he was just terrific. May his soul Rest In Peace. 🙏🏼Condolences to his loved ones. ☹️ pic.twitter.com/gaLHCTSbUh

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 29, 2020

Virat Kohli also offered his condolences

Indian captain Virat Kohli also took to Twitter to offer his heartfelt condolences.

“Saddened to hear about the passing of Irrfan Khan. What a phenomenal talent and dearly touched everyone’s heart with his versatility. May god give peace to his soul,” Kohli tweeted.

Saddened to hear about the passing of Irrfan Khan. What a phenomenal talent and dearly touched everyone's heart with his versatility. May god give peace to his soul 🙏

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 29, 2020

A great actor and a great talent. Heartfelt Condolences to his family and well - wishers #IrfanKhan

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 29, 2020

Saddened to hear the passing away of #IrrfanKhan. A wonderful actor. Gone too soon. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) April 29, 2020

Saddened to hear about #IrrfanKhan’s demise. My heartfelt condolences to his family. One of my favourite actors, gone too soon. His work will live on forever. RIP, Irrfan. pic.twitter.com/nEbbiPfEu7

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 29, 2020

Current BJP MP and former India cricketer, Gautam Gambhir expressed his condolences as well.

“There are actors who have the ability to move you with every performance, irrespective of role or medium! Irrfan Khan was one of those rare gems! Indispensable. He went too soon! RIP," Gambhir wrote on Twitter.

There are actors who have the ability to move you with every performance, irrespective of role or medium! Irrfan Khan was one of those rare gems! Indispensable. He went too soon! RIP!

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 29, 2020

R.I.P @irrfank Ji. Always enjoyed your amazing work and your mind-blowing skills as an actor and artist. Sincere condolences and prayers for the family. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/dh6QdDs9nh

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) April 29, 2020

RIP #IrrfanKhan 🙏

— lets stay indoors India 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) April 29, 2020

Suresh Raina also took to Twitter to express his sadness at the actor's untimely demise.

“Extremely saddened to hear about the demise of #IrfanKhan. He was truly an actor with immense talent & high caliber. He will be missed badly. My heartfelt condolences to the family,” Raina said.

Extremely saddened to hear about the demise of #IrfanKhan. He was truly an actor with immense talent & high caliber. He will be missed badly. My heartfelt condolences to the family. #ripirfankhan pic.twitter.com/kXe7FfNvuP

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 29, 2020

Saddened to hear the passing away of #IrfanKhan. Condolences to the entire family. An actor of great caliber! You will be cherished by us until eternity. RIP. pic.twitter.com/wLTWUz8w6Z

— Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) April 29, 2020

Sad to hear the news of Irrfan Khan. One of the finest actors to come out of India. In Hindi & English films alike he delivered some versatile and incredibly real performances. Thoughts with his family. #RIPIrrfanKhan

— Isa Guha (@isaguha) April 29, 2020

Rest in peace #IrfanKhan, fabulous actor. Created is own aura and fortune around the industry. May god give his family all the strength.

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) April 29, 2020

I know the journey I know the pain and I know he fought till the end some are lucky to survive some don’t I’m sure you are in a better place now Irfan Khan my condolence to your family. May his soul rip

— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 29, 2020