From Sachin Tendulkar to Jasprit Bumrah: Cricket fraternity mourns legendary sprinter Milka Singh’s demise
Legendary sprinter Milkha Singh, aged 92, passed away due to post-Covid complications in Chandigarh on Friday.
As per the media reports, the ‘Flying Sikh’ was admitted to the ICU of Mohali’s Fortis hospital due to ‘COVID pneumonia’ on May 24. He was then shifted to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research in Chandigarh on June 3.
Although Mr Singh had tested negative for COVID-19 on Wednesday, but his condition deteriorated on Friday evening as he developed serious complications, including dipping oxygen saturation levels. Mr Singh’s family confirmed his sad demise in a media statement that said: “It is with extreme sadness that we would like to inform you that Milkha Singh Ji passed away. He fought hard, but God has his ways, and it was perhaps true love and companionship that both our mother Nirmal Ji and now Dad have passed away in a matter of 5 days.”
The four-time Asian Games champion was the first Indian track and field athlete to win gold in the Commonwealth Games in Cardiff in 1958. After his sad demise, many prominent names in the cricket fraternity paid their tributes to Mr Singh.
Former India captain Sachin Tendulkar wrote: “Rest in Peace, our very own ‘Flying Sikh’ Milkha Singh Ji. Your demise has left a deep void in every Indian’s heart today, but you shall keep inspiring several generations to come.”
Rest in Peace our very own ‘Flying Sikh’ Milkha Singh ji.
Your demise has left a deep void in every Indian’s heart today, but you shall keep inspiring several generations to come. pic.twitter.com/ImljefeUEN
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 19, 2021
Ex-Indian cricketer Suresh Raina gave his condolences to Mr Singh’s friends and family. He wrote: “Extremely saddened to hear about the demise of legendary Milkha Singh Ji. May his soul rest in peace. My condolences to friends & family.”
Extremely saddened to hear about the demise of legendary Milkha Singh Ji. May his soul rest in peace. My condolences to friends & family. pic.twitter.com/s8sRuA9AeY
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) June 19, 2021
Speedster Jasprit Bumrah termed Mr Singh as a legend and inspiration while paying tribute to the former 400m athlete.
“A hero, an inspiration, a legend. His legacy will live on for generations to come. Rest in Peace, Milkha Singh sir,” tweeted Bumrah.
A hero, an inspiration, a legend. His legacy will live on for generations to come. Rest in Peace, Milkha Singh sir.
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) June 18, 2021
Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman asserted that Mr Singh’s legacy would inspire future generations.
“Sad to hear the passing away of the legend #MilkhaSingh Ji. His legacy will live on for generations to come—my heartfelt condolences to his family and well-wishers. Om Shanti,” Laxman wrote on Twitter.
Sad to hear the passing away of the legend #MilkhaSingh ji. His legacy will live on for generations to come. My heartfelt condolences to his family and well-wishers. Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/YgSRGaH9iP
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 19, 2021
Indian head coach Ravi Shastri wrote: “India’s greatest @Olympics runner. Shook the world in the 60s with his competitive spirit inspite of the most limited facilities. He took the word determination and will to compete to another level. Respect. God bless your soul. Condolences to @JeevMilkhaSingh & family.”
India’s greatest @Olympics runner. Shook the world in 60s with his competitive spirit inspite of the most limited facilities. He took the word determination and will to compete to another level. Respect. God bless your soul. Condolences to @JeevMilkhaSingh & family 🙏🏻 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/oiJlkdK6fh
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) June 19, 2021
Here is how other cricketers reacted:
Deeply saddened to hear the passing of Milkha SinghJi. His legacy will live on… a true legend and an icon. Condolences to his family and friends. 🙏🏽
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) June 19, 2021
Sad to hear the passing away of the legend #MilkhaSingh ji #RIPMilkhaSingh #OmShanti pic.twitter.com/mDr3nt1IXS
— Navdeep Saini (@navdeepsaini96) June 19, 2021
The great man #MilkaSingh ji has left us in body, but the name Milkha will always live on as being synonymous with courage and will-power.
What a man. My sincere condolences to his family. Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/AW2FbM3zg1— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 19, 2021
Very sad,heartbreaking to hear flying sikh Sardar Milkha singh ji is no more.. 🙏🙏 waheguru 🙏🙏 #RIPMilkhaSinghji
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 18, 2021
Its saddened to hear about #MilkhaSingh thank you for all your efforts that you have taken for County. You will be missed legend. pic.twitter.com/vdrZ2UHvir
— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) June 18, 2021
Deeply saddened to hear the loss of legendary sprinter #flyingsikh Sh. milkha Singh ji. A true motivation and inspiration for everyone. Rest in Peace #MilkhaSingh sir 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/pRgPD7Lo2B
— Siddharth Kaul (@iamsidkaul) June 18, 2021
Saddened to hear about the sudden demise of the legendary Milkha Singh ji. He was an inspiration to many generations. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. #RIP #MilkhaSingh
— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) June 19, 2021
💔 May your soul rest in peace. #TheFlyingSikh pic.twitter.com/mVgerxjbzF
— Gurkeerat Mann (@gurkeeratmann22) June 19, 2021
Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of one of India's greatest athletes, Milkha Singh ji.
May his soul rest in peace. 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/Pesq3yjC6L— DK (@DineshKarthik) June 19, 2021
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