Indian cricketers condole the demise of former President, Pranab Mukherjee

Pranab Mukherjee breathed his last on Monday.

By Saurabh Malhotra - 31 Aug, 2020

Pranab Mukherjee (1935-2020)

Pranab Mukherjee, who served as India's 13th President from 2012 to 2017, passed away at the age of 84 on Monday (August 31) following a three-week battle with multiple ailments. He is survived by two sons and a daughter.

The veteran Congress leader had tested positive for COVID-19 at the time of his admission and was treated for a lung infection. Mukherjee had recently undergone a brain surgery at the Army's Research and Referral Hospital in New Delhi. Doctors said he suffered a cardiac arrest at 4:30 PM.

The much-respected former President was awarded India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna in 2019 by the current President of India, Ram Nath Kovind.

India's former and current cricketers expressed deep sadness after Mukherjee's death and took to Twitter to pay their tributes.

Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of Former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace ????
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) August 31, 2020

Heartfelt condolences on the passing of Shri. Pranab Mukherjee. May his soul rest in peace. ????????
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 31, 2020

Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee. He belonged to the league of leaders respected & loved across the spectrum. May god give strength to his family & loves ones. The nation will remember his immense contributions forever! pic.twitter.com/aqsilNOOgb
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 31, 2020

My heartfelt condolences on the passing away of our former President, Shri #PranabMukherjee . May his soul attain sadgati. pic.twitter.com/8LFpQtx8Sx
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 31, 2020

My heartfelt condolences on the passing away of Shri #PranabMukherjee . Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/Q2noCKVFnq
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 31, 2020

My heartfelt condolences on the passing of Shri. #PranabMukherjee May his soul rest in peace. ????
— Ashwin ???????? (@ashwinravi99) August 31, 2020

Over 5 decades of unparalleled service to the nation. A powerful orator, scholar who served as the 13th President of India. His intellectual prowess and political acumen were both exemplary. He came from humble beginnings and leaves as a true Bharat Ratna. RIP #PranabMukherjee
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) August 31, 2020

Rest in Peace #PranabMukherjee ji. An inspiring figure to the nation. My condolences are with his loved ones.
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 31, 2020

The nation has lost a brilliant leader. Saddened to hear about the passing of Shri Pranab Mukherjee. My sincere condolences to his family. ????????
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 31, 2020

Highly respected leader who served the country as a president of India shri #PranabMukherjee is no more with us. My deep condolences to his family #rip
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 31, 2020

My deepest condolences on the sad demise of our former President Shri #PranabMukherjee Ji. Sir, your contribution to the nation will always be remembered. RIP Pranab Da ???? pic.twitter.com/fxk6SnUElB
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) August 31, 2020

Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee. He served India passionately for several decades.

My condolences to his family & loved ones. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/c7tXTSFwYw
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 31, 2020

The nation has lost a great leader. May former President Pranab Mukherjee's soul rest in peace. My condolences to his family. ????
— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) August 31, 2020

Sad to hear of the passing of Former President Shri. Pranab Mukherjee. The nation has lost a fine political leader and parliamentarian who was dedicated to the service of the citizens. His work touched countless lives. Prayers for the strength of his family ????????
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 31, 2020

Indian cricketers condole the demise of former President, Pranab Mukherjee

Pranab Mukherjee breathed his last on Monday.

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