B-Town saddened by Bengal cricketer Ankit Keshri’s death
Bollywood celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan took to Twitter to condole the death of 20-year-old Bengal cricketer Ankit Keshri, who died from an on-field injury in Kolkata.
Bollywood celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Riteish Deshmukh and Ayushmann Khurrana took to micro-blogging site Twitter to condole the death of 20-year-old Bengal cricketer Ankit Keshri, who died from an on-field injury in Kolkata.
The former Bengal Under-19 cricket captain, Ankit sustained a head injury in an on-field collision during a local game in Kolkata on Friday during a senior knockout match against Bhowanipore.
The opening batsman, who was also a member of the Under-23 Bengal squad this year, passed away following a massive heart attack on Monday.
Here’s what the Bollywood stars tweeted:
Shah Rukh Khan:
Too young to go…extremely unfortunate & sad. Condolences & prayers for Ankit Keshri & his family. May Allah bless his soul. R.I.P.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 20, 2015
Hrithik Roshan:
Saddened by d tragic death of such young sportsman. Ankit Keshri. My deepest condolences 2his family. Life is unpredictable. life is now.
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) April 20, 2015
Riteish Deshmukh:
Condolences & strength to the family-most Unfortunate – http://t.co/CIlKLSM5vB
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) April 20, 2015
Ayushmann Khurrana:
Sports could get unpredictable and ruthless. A normal day on the cricket field could be life threatening. RIP Ankit Keshri.
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) April 20, 2015
Arjun Rampal:
Heartbreaking,heard about the young Bengal captain,Ankit Kesri demise due to an unfortunate accident on the field.Prayers for loved ones.
— arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) April 20, 2015
Esha Gupta:
So sad to hear about the tragic loss of a star in the making in the field of cricket. #RIPAnkitKeshri,condolences to the family.
— Esha Gupta (@eshagupta2811) April 20, 2015
Anubhav Sinha:
How can kids die playing a game of cricket? Second death on a cricket field in a short span. Take Care Boys. RIPAnkit Keshri
— Anubhav Sinha (@anubhavsinha) April 20, 2015
Pooja Chopra:
Just 20 ! My heart goes out to his family Ankit Keshri
— Pooja Chopra (@Pooja_Chopra_) April 20, 2015
Source:: Indian Express