Sachin Tendulkar took to Twitter express his feelings on Vajpayee's demise.
The whole nation is mourning the death of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The 93-year-old BJP leader breathed his last at 5:05PM, said a notification from All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was admitted to AIIMS on June 11 with a kidney tract infection, urinary tract infection, low urine output and chest congestion. He was on life support for the last couple of days.
People from all walks of life are paying tribute to one of the tallest leaders of the nation.
Sachin Tendulkar took to Twitter express his feelings on Vajpayee's demise.
He wrote, "India is at a great loss today. Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee ji’s contributions to our nation have been innumerable. Thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones."
The Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) also paid tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
BCCI official handle tweeted, "India is at a great loss today. Shri #AtalBihariVajpayee ji’s contributions to our nation have been innumerable. Thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones."
Vajpayee, famous for his political acumen and brilliant oratory skills, was also an ardent sports lover. He was also a big advocate of peace with Pakistan during his prime ministership.
So when Sourav Ganguly and his Indian cricket team came to meet him before a historic tour of Pakistan in 2004, he had a message of peace for them.
He gave a special cricket bat to Sourav Ganguly with a beautiful quote "Khel hi nahi, dil bhi jeetiye - shubhkamnaye" (Win not only the game, but hearts also - best wishes).
Sachin Tendulkar was part of the team that played five one-day matches and three Tests on their first full-fledged tour of Pakistan in 15 years.
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