Cricket fraternity from legendary Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli expressed their condolences over the untimely death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash on Sunday in Calabasas, California.
According to reports, the 41-year-old was travelling in a private helicopter and his thirteen-year-old daughter also passed away in the crash.
The cricketing community with the likes of Tendulkar, Vivan Richards, Kohli and Shane Warne took to social media joining the rest of the world offering their condolences.
"Saddened to hear about the tragic demise of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna & others on-board the helicopter. My condolences to his family, friends and fans across the world," Tendulkar wrote on his twitter handle.
Mourning Bryan's death, Richards wrote on twitter "A true legend of the sporting world! Rest In Peace dear Kobe and his daughter. May the family have immense strength to overcome this sad time."
Virat Kohli wrote on his Instagram account, "Absolutely devastated to hear this news today. So many childhood memories of waking up early and watching this magician doing things on the court that I would be mesmerized by. Life is so unpredictable and fickle. His daughter Gianna passed away too in the crash. I am absolutely Heartbroken. Rest in peace. Strength and condolences to the family."
"Like everyone, I'm stunned, shocked and saddened to hear the horrific news about Kobe Bryant and his 13 year old daughter who died in a helicopter crash. Thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this extremely sad time," Warne also took to twitter.