Cricket: Former India legends tweet condolences to Ankit Kesri

Former India cricket greats Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble and Sourav Ganguly were shocked at the death of Kolkata's 20-year old Ankit Kesri, a promising club-level cricketer, who passed away after a cardiac arrrest.

Here is Tendulkar tweeting his condolences.

Saddened by the demise of Ankit Keshri. A promising career aborted by an unfortunate incident on field.

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 20, 2015

May God give strength to Ankit's family and friends to cope with this loss #RIP

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 20, 2015

Kesri sustained a head injury during a local game post an on-field collision and passed away in a private nursing home on Monday.

Here is Anil Kumble's tweets.

Sad news of a young promising cricketer Ankit losing his life on field of play. May God give strength to loved ones to bear this loss!

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) April 20, 2015

After all efforts to revive an unconscious Kesri failed on field, he was rushed to a private hospital nearby. A CAB official confirmed that Kesri - who was also part of the Under-23 Bengal squad - passed away due to a cardiac arrest. 

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly expresses his view on Twitter.

Completely shocked and devastated to hear the news of young Ankit Keshri.Can't imagine that a month ago me and my selection committee(1/3)

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) April 20, 2015

were thinking him to be the future of bengal cricket. not to have him among us now is unimaginable. may his family have the strength to(2/3)

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) April 20, 2015

deal with this irreparable loss.words cannot express the grief.(3/3)

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) April 20, 2015

Keshri, who was in hospital since three days, showed signs of recovery, but unfortunately was declared dead in the wee hours of morning.  The talented right-hander, had skippered the Bengal U-19 team in Cooch Behar Trophy and was part of the 30-member India U-19 probables sqaud for the 2014 Colts World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. 

Kesri also represented 'Bengal A' (U-23 side) in the CK Nayudu National Championship.