Team India skipper Virat Kohli, veterans Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag were among the cricketers who paid tribute to victims of 26/11 terror attack on its 11th anniversary. The cricketers paid tributes to those who suffered in one of the deadliest terror attacks. In the attack, 166 people were killed and over 300 were injured.
Sachin Tendulkar took to twitter and paid his tributes as he wrote, “It’s been 11 years, but we shall not forget the sacrifices of our brave police force & armed forces. They took the fall to ensure the nation and humanity stands tall. My heart goes out to the families all the affected victims”.
Remembering the victims of 26/11, Indian captain Virat Kohli tweeted, “Remembering the Bravehearts and innocent civilians who lost their lives in the 26/11 attacks. Gone but never forgotten”.
Swashbuckling former Indian opening batsman Virender Sehwag wrote, “One of the many heroes of 26/11 and of the greatest son of our soil- Shaheed Tukaram Omble. What he did is beyond words- the courage, the presence of mind and the selflessness demonstrated at that time- no words, no awards can do justice. Garv hai bahut aise mahaan insaan par”
Here is how the cricketers paid tribute
Remembering the bravehearts and the innocent civilians who lost their lives during the 26/11 attacks. Gone but never forgotten. ????????????
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 26, 2019
It’s been 11 years, but we shall not forget the sacrifices of our brave police & armed forces. They took the fall to ensure the nation and humanity stands tall. My heart goes out to the families of all affected victims. #MumbaiTerrorAttack
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 26, 2019
Remembering our brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our safety. Saluting the heroes of our nation on this day. #MumbaiAttacks pic.twitter.com/NkSG9HY0Ec
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) November 26, 2019
Still remember how the city came to a standstill during the 26/11 attacks. The exemplary courage shown by security forces deserves huge respect. Let our prayers always be with them.
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) November 26, 2019
A dark day to remember 26/11
Never can forget our brave jawans (brothers)who sacrificed their lives for us..and innocent people who died in this horrific attack! #MumbaiTerrorAttack— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 26, 2019
One of the many heroes of 26/11 and of the greatest son of our soil- Shaheed Tukaram Omble. What he did is beyond words- the courage, the presence of mind and the selflessness demonstrated at that time- no words, no awards can do justice. Garv hai bahut aise mahaan insaan par ???????? pic.twitter.com/J2NG7SxOjb
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 26, 2018
To the police officers, armed forces, special forces, civilians & their families whose lives were forever changed on this day, we will not forget. We shall forever have you in our prayers.#NeverForget #MumbaiAttacks
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) November 26, 2019