Pranab Mukherjee No More: Cricket Fraternity Condoles Death of Former President of India

Former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee breathed his last on Monday evening at Delhi's Army's Research and Referral Hospital where he was admitted since August 10.  One of India's most respected politicians had tested positive for coronavirus, and had been in coma after a brain surgery earlier this month.

His son, Abhijeet Mukherjee broke the news on Twitter. "With a Heavy Heart , this is to inform you that my father Shri #PranabMukherjee has just passed away inspite of the best efforts of Doctors of RR Hospital & prayers ,duas & prarthanas from people throughout India ! I thank all of You (sic)," he wrote.

With a Heavy Heart , this is to inform you that my father Shri #PranabMukherjee has just passed away inspite of the best efforts of Doctors of RR Hospital & prayers ,duas & prarthanas from people throughout India !

I thank all of You 🙏

— Abhijit Mukherjee (@ABHIJIT_LS) August 31, 2020

As soon as the news broke, stalwarts from the cricket fraternity too mourned the death of the 13th President of India, Pranab Mukherjee.

My heartfelt condolences on the passing away of our former President, Shri #PranabMukherjee . May his soul attain sadgati. pic.twitter.com/8LFpQtx8Sx

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 31, 2020

Heartfelt condolences on the passing of Shri. Pranab Mukherjee. May his soul rest in peace. 🙏🏽

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 31, 2020

Deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of Former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace 🙏

— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) August 31, 2020

Sorry to hear the demise of #PranabMukherjee , my deepest condolences to his family. Om shanti 🙏

— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) August 31, 2020

Saddened to hear about former President of India Shree Pranab Mukherjee passing away. My heartfelt condolences. @POI13 @CitiznMukherjee

— Ishan Porel (@ishan_ip55) August 31, 2020

The nation has lost a brilliant leader. Saddened to hear about the passing of Shri Pranab Mukherjee. My sincere condolences to his family. 🙏🏼

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 31, 2020

Earlier in the day, the hospital had said that Mukherjee's health deteriorated on Sunday night and had gone into "septic shock". “There is a decline in the medical condition of Hon’ble Shri Pranab Mukherjee since yesterday,” said Army Hospital, where the former President and Congress stalwart was admitted. He was in deep coma and on ventilator support. On August 10, he was admitted to hospital where he underwent a surgery for the removal of a clot in the brain. He had tested positive for COVID-19 in hospital.