Navjot Singh Sidhu's Fight With Deep Vein Thrombosis: Social Media Prays for Sherry Paaa

From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin and Harbhajan Singh to fellow commentators such as Harsha Bhogle, all wished speedy recovery to former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu, who was hospitalised late on Tuesday after he developed a clot in his vein, medically known as Deep Vein Thrombosis. (Navjot Singh Sidhu Suffering from Deep Vein Thrombosis, on Blood Thinners)

The hospital authorities in a statement assured that the Sidhu, who had been put on blood thinners and was recovering well. "His condition is said to be stable as of now," said a statement issued by Indraprastha Apollo Hospital authorities.

Ashwin, Harbhajan and VVS Laxman all took to social media to express their support towards the Sidhu family.

Prime Minister Modi called Sidhu a "fighter" and hoped that Sidhu will come out of the illness in his trademark style.

"Dear @sherryontopp ji, get well soon. You are a fighter & will overcome the illness in your trademark style. Our prayers are with you."

Dear @sherryontopp ji, get well soon. You are a fighter & will overcome the illness in your trademark style. Our prayers are with you.

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2015

Ashwin said, " Just heard about Mr. Sidhu's health,my prayers go out to him.God be with him and his family."

Just heard about Mr.Sidhu's health,my prayers go out to him.God be with him and his family.

- Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) October 7, 2015

"Sherry paaaa tusi sher Ho.paji step out and hit this DVT out of the park like always khaataaaak. Love u paji," said Bhajji.

Sherry paaaa tusi sher Ho.paji step out and hit this DVT out of the park like always khaataaaak. Love u paji https://t.co/hiJTjnCmk6

- Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) October 6, 2015

Fellow commentator Bhogle said that he is waiting for "that" laugh from the former India opener.

I am so relieved that @sherryontopp on top is better now. Relax my friend, we are not getting any younger. Waiting for "that" laugh.

- Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 6, 2015

Well-known TV broadcaster Alan Wilkins too wasn't far behind in wishing Sidhu a speedy recovery.

"Best wishes to Navjot Singh Sidhu for a speedy recovery."

Best wishes to Navjot Singh Sidhu for a speedy recovery #ThoughtsWithSherry

- Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) October 7, 2015

TV anchor and close confidant Gaurav Kapur revealed that all is well with the Sardar.

Just spoke with Sherry Pa's sister. He's in hospital but better now. Hopefully will be fit and fine in a few days. Thanks for your prayers.

- Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) October 7, 2015

BJP leader Sidhu, who features in Colors' popular TV show Comedy Nights with Kapil with Kapil Sharma is eager to see Sidhu back on the sets of his show.

"Just spoke to Sidhu paji's family... He is fine and recovering now... Get well soon @sherryontopp and god bless paji... see you soon on set," Kapil tweeted.

Just spoke to Sidhu paji's family.. He is fine n recovering now.. Get well soon @sherryontopp n god bless paji :)) see u soon on set

- KAPIL (@KapilSharmaK9) October 6, 2015