RIP Jagmohan Dalmiya: MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Anil Kumble & Ishant Sharma offer condolences to late BCCI President

Tributes poured in for BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya from all quarters.

Edited By: Press Trust of India

Updated: September 21, 2015, 10:54 AM IST

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New Delhi, Sep 21: Tributes poured in for BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya, who passed away following a massive cardiac arrest in Kolkata, with Indian ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Test skipper Virat Kohli offering their condolences.The 75-year-old Dalmiya, who was admitted to the city’s B M Birla Hospital on Thursday night, is survived by his wife Chandralekha, daughter Vaishali and son Abhishek.Dalmiya’s death plunged the cricket fraternity into grief and Dhoni and Kohli also tweeted their tributes.(Also Read: Jagmohan Dalmiya passes away: BCCI Secretary Anurag Thakur hails deceased President as ‘Father of Indian Cricket’)

“Respect to Mr Dalmiya for his contribution in Cricket.May his soul Rest in Peace.Strength and warmth to his loved ones!” said Dhoni.

Respect to Mr Dalmiya for his contribution in Cricket.May his soul Rest in Peace.Strength and warmth to his loved ones !

— Mahendra Singh Dhoni (@msdhoni) September 21, 2015

“Saddened to hear the news about Dalmiya Ji’s demise. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends,” added Kohli.

Saddened to hear the news about Dalmiya Ji’s demise. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 21, 2015

“Heartfelt condolences to Dalmiya Ji’s family. Dalmiya Sir’s contribution to @BCCI will always be remembered,” tweeted Indian pacer Ishant Sharma.

Heartfelt condolences to Dalmiya Ji’s family. Dalmiya Sir’s contribution to @BCCI will always be remembered.

— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) September 21, 2015

Former skipper Anil Kumble too lauded Dalmiya’s contribution to the game.”Saddened by Mr. Dalmiya’s death. Immense contribution to Indian and world cricket. A huge loss. Always a players man! Condolences to family!” Kumble tweeted.

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

“Jaggu’s vision energy & dedication built Indian crckt into a global powerhouse I can never 4get & recall today our long innings 2gether RIP,” added former administrator Inderjit Bindra.

Jaggu’s vision energy & dedication built Indian crckt into a global powerhouse I can never 4get & recall today our long innings 2gether RIP

— Inderjit Bindra (@inderjitbindra) September 20, 2015