Jagmohan Dalmiya India's Greatest Sports Administrator -- Tributes Pour In For Late BCCI Boss
Jagmohan Dalmiya, BCCI president, died in Kolkata at the age of 75 on Sunday. Tributes poured in from all quarters as players, past administrators and important politicians paid tribute to the Iron Man of Indian cricket politics.
Jagmohan Dalmiya, the president of the Board of Cricket Control in India, died in Kolkata on Sunday. He was 75 years old. He had served the organization for 36 years. He became treasurer in 1983 and was instrumental in helping India host the 1987 and 1996 World Cups. He also served as ICC President in 1997. (Jagmohan Dalmiya dies in Kolkata)
Following his death, tributes have poured in from several quarters of the cricket fraternity. Administrators, commentators, former players and politicians have all taken to twitter to condole the death of Dalmiya. The current secretary of the BCCI, Anurag Thakur, has stated that Dalmiya was the greatest sports administrator in India and with his death, an era has ended. (Dalmiya: the man who ended white domination in cricket)
The greatest sports administrator of India has passed away,an era ends. A personal loss to me & Indian cricket. @BCCI #RIPDalmiyaJi
- Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) September 20, 2015
Here are a list of tributes from other famous personalities
Heartfelt condolences to the family & friends of Jagmohan Dalmiya. Had met him in June. little did I realise that it would be the last (1/3)
- sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 20, 2015
Will always cherish his encouragement & support over the years. Worked hard for the game of cricket & excelled as an administrator (2/3)
- sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 20, 2015
Was touched by his efforts to make my penultimate Test at Eden Gardens very special. RIP Jagmohan Dalmiya. (3/3)
- sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 20, 2015
My thoughts are with the family of Shri Jagmohan Dalmiya in this hour of grief. May Shri Dalmiya's soul rest in peace.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 20, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family of Shri Jagmohan Dalmiya on his demise ...a big loss not only for Indian but World cricket.
- Amit Shah (@AmitShahOffice) September 20, 2015
Shri Dalmiya made an immense contribution to growth of cricket with his vision & pragmatic approach. May his soul rest in peace.
- Amit Shah (@AmitShahOffice) September 20, 2015
The ICC extends its deepest condolences upon the passing away of BCCI President and former ICC President Jagmohan Dalmiya
- ICC (@ICC) September 20, 2015
Heartfelt condolences on the passing away of Shri Jagmohan Dalmiya #PresidentMukherjee
- President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) September 20, 2015
Jagmohan Dalmiya was good for Indian cricket at a crucial time; big role in transforming India into a financially powerful cricket nation.
- Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 20, 2015
Saddened by Mr. Dalmiya's death. Immense contribution to Indian and world cricket. A huge loss. Always a players man! Condolences to family!
- Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) September 20, 2015
Sad. Jagmohan Dalmiya ji passes away. He was a giant amongst sports administrators, a true lover of Bengal. On my way to pay my respect. RIP
- Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) September 20, 2015