Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences on the demise of Indian Cricketer Yashpal Sharma on Tuesday. The cricketer, who was part of India’s 1983 winning squad, had passed away due to cardiac arrest on Tuesday morning.
The Prime Minister, taking to Twitter, called the cricketer an “ispiration” for teammates, fans. “Shri Yashpal Sharma Ji was a much beloved member of the Indian cricket team, including the legendary 1983 squad. He was an inspiration for teammates, fans as well as budding cricketers. Anguished by his passing away. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” PM Modi tweeted.
Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tribute to the gone soul and said that his contribution to India’s historic victory in the 1983 World Cup is significant.
“Yashpal Sharma was a great player of cricket who contributed significantly to India’s historic victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup. His thrilling innings will always be in our memory. His death is a great loss to the cricketing world. My condolences to his family and supporters. peace,” Amit Shah tweeted in Hindi.
Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh also offered his respects and remembered him as an outstanding cricketer who brought laurels to the country.
“Being a son of the soil, Sharma would always be remembered by one and all especially Punjabis as a fine batsman besides National Selector of Indian cricket team,” added Captain Amarinder Singh.
