BCCI, cricket team join nation in condoling Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death

BCCI, cricket team join nation in condoling  Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death

New Delhi: The Indian cricket team and the BCCI joined the nation in mourning the death of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away on Thursday after battling ill health. "The Indian cricket team and BCCI condoles the sad demise of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Atalji dedicated his life in service of the nation," the BCCI said in a statement.

Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble wrote: "A sad day for the country, as we lose one of our greatest leaders. #AtalBihariVajpayee contributed so much for the betterment of the country. May his soul rest in peace."

"It's been a sad week, the demise of one of India's finest leaders "Mr. Vajpayee" is heartbreaking," India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin wrote. Shikhar Dhawan wrote: "My deepest condolences on the passing of our former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji. One of the few politicians I always respected for his honesty and devotion to the national cause. May his soul rest in peace."

Cheteshwar Pujara in his message wrote: "Deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. His values and ideologies will be remembered forever." IANS

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