Indian cricket team mourns the death of Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor

The cricket fraternity expressed its sadness and shock at the sudden passing away of Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor . Kapoor was 67 and was battling leukaemia for two years. The veteran actor was admitted to HN Reliance hospital in Mumbai on April 29.

Soon after the sad news broke, emotional tributes poured in from all quarters of the Indian cricket fraternity. The sad demise of Rishi Kapoor comes just a day after Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan passed away at the age of 53 in Mumbai yesterday, sending shock waves among his fans in the Indian cricket circles.

Former and current cricketers, including Sourav Ganguly, Ravi Shastri, Virat Kohli, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mandeep Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Kuldeep Yadav, Virender Sehwag and Anil Kumble posted their heartfelt condolences on Twitter as well as Instagram.

Rishi Kapoor's acting journey started with a blockbuster hit Mera Naam Joker. Since then he has been a heartthrob for all age groups and made people fall in love with movies like Rafoo Chakkar (1975), Laila Majnu (1976), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Karz (1980), Saagar (1985), Chandni (1989), Bol Radha Bol (1992) and Damini (1993).

He showed time and again that age was just a number. Movies like Namaste London (2007), Delhi-6 (2009), Love Aaj Kal (2009), Kapoor & Sons (2016), 102 Not Out (2018) and Mulk (2018) were some of his hits in the modern era.

Current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly wrote:

"One life .. live to the fullest and happiest .. nothing else matters .. just a reminder . Will miss u both."

One life .. live to the fullest and happiest .. nothing else matters .. just a reminder . Will miss u both pic.twitter.com/BgpruQOy02

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) April 30, 2020

Shocking to say the least. Never a dull moment with #RishiKapoor around. A laugh a minute.My prayers and thoughts are with Neetu ji, Ranbir and Riddhima. God bless his soul 🙏 #RIPLegend pic.twitter.com/e6jVOW5Pez

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) April 30, 2020

Indian skipper Virat Kohli also expressed his condolences:

“This is unreal and unbelievable. Yesterday Irrfan Khan and today Rishi Kapoor ji. It’s hard to accept this as a legend passes away today. My condolences to the family and may his soul rest in peace.”

This is unreal and unbelievable. Yesterday Irrfan Khan and today Rishi Kapoor ji. It's hard to accept this as a legend passes away today. My condolences to the family and may his soul rest in peace 😟💔

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 30, 2020

Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal also expressed his sadness through a tweet:

“Shocking to say the least. Never a dull moment with #RishiKapoor around. A laugh a minute. My prayers and thoughts are with Neetu ji, Ranbir and Riddhima. God bless his soul.”

💔💔 pic.twitter.com/NN70ukCMy4

— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) April 30, 2020

It's shocking to hear about the sudden demise of #RishiKapoor ji. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. 🙏🏻 May his soul rest in peace 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/pAfOGhdzm0

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) April 30, 2020

Extremely sad to hear about the demise of #RishiKapoor ji. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones pic.twitter.com/PJUfmCx9hk

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) April 30, 2020

Yesterday, Irrfan Khan...today, Rishi Kapoor. Words fail me. 2020 is a year of losses. Immeasurable-irreversible losses. Can we fast-forward this year please? Thoughts and prayers with the Kapoor family... Om Shanti 🙏

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 30, 2020

2020 you have just completely flooded us! #RishiKapoor #OmShanti #Nightmare pic.twitter.com/zS3fhVxyLY

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) April 30, 2020

Extremely disheartened to learn about the passing away of #RishiKapoor ji. Heartfelt condolences to his family. Om Shanti ! pic.twitter.com/fXcbomrpN5

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 30, 2020

Former India captain and coach, Anil Kumble also expressed his sadness through a Twitter post.

“#RishiKapoor childhood hero...gone..heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.”

#RishiKapoor childhood hero...gone..heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) April 30, 2020

Shocking to hear the news of sudden demise of #Rishi Kapoor ji. One of my all-time favourite while growing up. #riprishikapoor Sir. pic.twitter.com/iR1dTV5PCq

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) April 30, 2020

Heartbreaking to hear about the untimely demise of one of the finest actors of our time. We have lost a legend. Rest in Peace Rishi Kapoor ji 🙏🏻💔 pic.twitter.com/7lbDwauW76

— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) April 30, 2020

Sad at the passing on of @chintskap. Two wonderful actors, two great ambassadors for the Indian film industry, gone in two days. Hope they spread as much joy where they’ve gone. Om Shanti! #riprishikapoor #RishiKapoor ऋषि कपूर pic.twitter.com/QwrTcvgGTU

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 30, 2020

Thank you #RishiKapoor, for a lifetime of entertainment. RIP 🙏 pic.twitter.com/vvOaHlLy7a

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 30, 2020

Bobby leaves Bollywood poorer. RIP #RishiKapoor 😞

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 30, 2020

At the end of D-Day it's a Life of Bye. Too much in two days. #RIP 😣 pic.twitter.com/c8lcbiMqGZ

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 30, 2020