From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, Indian cricketer condole this Sri Lanka multiple blast
Today, morning the whole world got the bad news from Sri Lanka where multiple blasts took place in the country. Around 6 places were attacked in Sri Lanka that includes 3 churches and 3 hotels. The worst thing is that the attack took place in the early morning of Easter festival when there were so much crowd in the churches.
According to the current media reports around 140 people were killed in the attack whether around 400 people are injured. The way death toll is being increased this is being called as the biggest attack in Sri Lankan history every. However, the biggest attack happened when LTTE attacked in Sri Lanka in 2009.
However, this was really sad news for cricket fans and also for the people who are quite connecting with the country. Now the Indian cricketers like Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, and others have tweeted and condoled this brutal attack against the country.
Shocked to hear the news coming in from Sri Lanka. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this tragedy. #PrayForSriLanka
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 21, 2019
My heart goes out to the families who have lost their loved ones. What a dastardly act! Deeply saddened... #PrayForSrilanka pic.twitter.com/5jveaTjg8v
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) April 21, 2019
Thoughts and prayers with Sri Lanka. Such a beautiful country.
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) April 21, 2019
Very sad day for all of us in SL.. After 10 years of peace we see inhumane attaks on inocent again. While condeming and praying for the lost its time for us to stay calm and unite. Proud… https://t.co/IVD9qYdLO8
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) April 21, 2019
Shocked and saddened to hear the news of the Sri Lanka bombings. All my prayers and thoughts for people of Srilanka.
— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) April 21, 2019
Let us tell you that currently, many Sri Lankan cricketers are in India for the Indian Premier Leauge. In the 12th season, we have witnessed players like Mahela Jayawardhane, Kumar Sangakkara, Lasith Malinga and others are a part of IPL. Even Malinga is still playing for Mumbai Indians.
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First published: 21 April 2019, 13:39 IST