Sports Fraternity Mourns Irrfan Khan's Death, Virat Kohli Leads Condolences

India captain Virat Kohli and legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar were among the many in India's sporting fraternity who were left deeply saddened by the death of actor Irrfan Khan. Irrfan Khan, one of Indian cinema's most respected thespians, died on Wednesday in Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, where he was being treated for a colon infection. He had been battling with a tumour for several months. Cricket stars, both past and present, took to Twitter to mourn the actor's demise. Apart from Kohli and Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan and Mohammad Kaif were among the cricketers to condole Irrfan Khan's death.

"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.

His wife and Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma also tweeted her condolences for the iconic actor.

"With a heavy heart I post this tweet . A phenomenal actor , such an inspiration his performances have been for me . He battled for his life but sadly leaves us today . RIP Irrfan Khan . OM Shanti," Anushka tweeted.

"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," Sachin Tendulkar tweeted.

"A great actor and a great talent. Heartfelt Condolences to his family and well - wishers," former opener Virender Sehwag tweeted.

"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 tweeted.

"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," tweeted Kaif.

"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," opener Shikhar Dhawan tweeted.

"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," pacer Mohammed Shami tweeted.

"We mourn the untimely loss of #IrrfanKhan, who touched one and all with his beautiful performances on screen. RIP," the Indian Football Team's official Twitter account wrote.

"With the legend during one ad shoot ... great memories sir #RIPIrrfanKhan," Badminton star Saina Nehwal 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

With a heavy heart I post this tweet . A phenomenal actor , such an inspiration his performances have been for me . He battled for his life but sadly leaves us today . RIP Irrfan Khan . OM Shanti

— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) April 29, 2020

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

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

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 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

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 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

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

Heartbroken. Don't know why but this loss feels personal. RIP Irrfan, you made Indian cinema richer with your presence. Great great loss for the nation. #IrrfanKhan pic.twitter.com/h83Dhj2r0D

— Siddharth Kaul (@sidkaul22) April 29, 2020

With the legend during one ad shoot ... great memories sir #RIPIrrfanKhan pic.twitter.com/GOKyVjqAoR

— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) April 29, 2020

We mourn the untimely loss of #IrrfanKhan, who touched one and all with his beautiful performances on screen. RIP #RestInPeace pic.twitter.com/FmZ8ilFZ5O

— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) April 29, 2020

Irrfan Khan's filmography includes internationally acclaimed offerings such as 'The Lunchbox' and the Hollywood blockbuster 'Jurassic World'.

Topics mentioned in this article

Virat Kohli Sachin Tendulkar Suresh Raina Virender Sehwag Mohammad Kaif Shikhar Dhawan Siddarth Kaul Cricket