New Delhi: The Indian sporting fraternity, led by cricket team captain Virat Kohli condoled Monday the death of former President Pranab Mukherjee. All of them said that the nation has lost a great leader who was loved by all. Pranab Mukherjee served as the 13th President of India from 2012 to 2017. This is what the sportspersons had to say.
(Virat Kohli, cricketer): The nation has lost a brilliant leader. Saddened to hear about the passing of Shri Pranab Mukherjee. My sincere condolences to his family.
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(Gautam Gambhir, cricketer): Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee. He belonged to the league of leaders respected & loved across the spectrum. May god give strength to his family & loves ones. The nation will remember his immense contributions forever!
(Anil Kumble, cricketer): Heartfelt condolences on the passing of Shri. Pranab Mukherjee. May his soul rest in peace.
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(Ajinkya Rahane, cricketer): Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of Former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace.”
(Virender Sehwag, cricketer): My heartfelt condolences on the passing away of Shri #PranabMukherjee. Om Shanti.,
(Ishant Sharma, cricketer): Deeply saddened by the demise of our former President, Shri #PranabMukherjee! He was a great leader and served our country in many ways! Condolences to friends and family! Rest in Peace.
(Saina Nehwal, badminton): Extremely saddened to hear about the demise of Former President & Bharat Ratna Shri Pranab Mukherjee.
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(Sushil Kumar, wrestler): Deeply saddened at the demise of Former President of India, Bharat Ratna Shri Pranab Mukherjee My deepest condolences to his family. India has lost a great leader today.
(Geeta Phogat, wrestler): Deeply saddened by the demise of our Former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee. Heartfelt deepest condolences to the friends & a family. May his soul rest in peace.