The Indian cricket staff wore a black band as they marched out for the nationwide anthem forward of the beginning of the World Test Championship ultimate on the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday as a tribute to legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh handed away on Friday night time for the COVID-19 away due to the related problems.
Current Indian gamers within the Test staff, together with Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and head coach Ravi Shastri, paid tribute to the Olympian on Twitter. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) additionally posted a message on Twitter that learn, “#TeamIndia wears a black band in memory of Milkha Singhji, who passed away due to COVID-19”.
A legacy that impressed all the nation to purpose for excellence. Never quit and chase your desires. relaxation in peace #MilkhaSingh Yes, you’ll by no means be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/IXVmM86Hiv
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 19, 2021
India’s biggest @olympics The sprinter shook the world within the 60s along with his aggressive spirit, regardless of essentially the most restricted services. He took phrases of dedication and can to compete at one other degree. to respect. God relaxation your soul. sense to @JeevMilkhaSingh and household pic.twitter.com/oiJlkdK6fh
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) June 19, 2021
India says goodbye to an icon and an inspiration. Your legacy will proceed to information and encourage generations of gamers. Rest in peace, sir. #MilkhaSinghJi
— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) June 19, 2021
The 91-year-old had examined constructive for the virus on May 20 and was admitted to a non-public hospital in Mohali on May 24. Singh was discharged on May 30 earlier than being admitted to the Covid ward at PGIMER’s Nehru Hospital Extension. Due to falling oxygen ranges on June 3. His take a look at got here destructive on Thursday and on Thursday he was shifted to the medical ICU.
Singh was the primary Indian observe and area athlete to win a gold medal on the then British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff in 1958. He additionally gained 4 Asian Games gold medals – the 200m and 400m in 1958, and the 400m and 4x400m relay in 1962. At the 1960 Rome Olympics, he missed out on a bronze medal with a mustache.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
