Paris Terror Attack: Cricket World Expresses Shock on Twitter
Cricket world expressed their shock and anger towards the Paris bloodbath that saw more than 120 people die in a series of coordinated terror attacks.
Cricket world expressed their shock and anger towards the Paris bloodbath that saw more than 120 people die in a series of coordinated terror attacks. (France Friendly against Germany Played to Finish Despite Paris Attacks)
From Kevin Pietersen to Shane Warne, all expressed their solidarity towards Paris bloodbath that saw more than 120 people dead and 200 people injured.
According to AFP, in a wave of attacks across Paris on Friday, gunmen shouting "Allahu akbar" massacred scores of diners and concert-goers and launched suicide attacks outside the national stadium. (Shock, Horror For 80,000 fans During France vs Germany match After Paris Terror Attacks)
Four black-clad gunmen wearing suicide vests and wielding AK-47s stormed into the Bataclan venue in eastern Paris and methodically at hundreds of screaming concert-goers.
Interesingly, France and world champions Germany were playing their friendly game at the Stade de France stadium when three loud explosions were heard from outside the stadium during the first half.(English FA to Discuss Viability of French Friendly)
Football soon drifted from the minds of the spectators when it eventually emerged that there have been several deaths and injuries post the explosion.
President Francois Hollande was incidently at the stadium but was rushed away after the blasts.
Here are the tweets from some of the cricketers.
Holy Sh*t. Just seen what's going on in Paris...no way! Apologies for previous tweet! Didn't know! ?? #PrayForParis
- Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) November 13, 2015
Paris, my thoughts are with you https://t.co/XMUAJ3GHjE
- Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) November 14, 2015
Terrible news waking up to...praying for everyone effected #PrayforParis pic.twitter.com/c4k41Ivhq9
- Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) November 14, 2015
I am shocked by events in Paris tonight. Our thoughts and prayers are with the French people. #PrayForParis
- David Warner (@davidwarner31) November 14, 2015
Sad to see what happened in Paris .To kill people like that is senseless .Our Thoughts are with the families of the victims.
- Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) November 14, 2015
How can people carry out the slaughter of innocent people people like that ? It's a sad reflection of the human race !
- Matthew hoggard (@Hoggy602) November 14, 2015