Thursday, June 11, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Bollywood Saddened By Bengal Cricketer's Death

Darpan News Desk IANS, 20 Apr, 2015 12:18 PM
  • Bollywood Saddened By Bengal Cricketer's Death
Bollywood celebrities like Hrithik Roshan, Riteish Deshmukh and Ayushmann Khurrana took to micro-blogging site Twitter to condole the death of 20-year-old Bengal cricketer Ankit Kesri, who died from an on-field injury in Kolkata.
 
The former Bengal Under-19 cricket captain, Ankit sustained a head injury in an on-field collision during a local game in Kolkata on Friday during a senior knockout match against Bhowanipore. 
 
The opening batsman, who was also a member of the Under-23 Bengal squad this year, passed away following a massive heart attack on Monday.
 
Here's what the Bollywood stars tweeted:
 
Shah Rukh Khan: Too young to go...extremely unfortunate & sad. Condolences & prayers for Ankit Keshri & his family. May Allah bless his soul. R.I.P.
 
Hrithik Roshan: Saddened by d tragic death of such young sportsman. Ankit Keshri. My deepest condolences 2his family. Life is unpredictable. life is now.
 
Riteish Deshmukh: Condolences & strength to the family-most Unfortunate. 
 
Ayushmann Khurrana: Sports could get unpredictable and ruthless. A normal day on the cricket field could be life threatening. RIP Ankit Keshri.
 
Arjun Rampal: Heartbreaking, heard about the young Bengal captain, Ankit Kesri demise due to an unfortunate accident on the field. Prayers for loved ones.
 
Esha Gupta: So sad to hear about the tragic loss of a star in the making in the field of cricket. #RIPAnkitKeshri, condolences to the family.
 
Anubhav Sinha: How can kids die playing a game of cricket? Second death on a cricket field in a short span. Take Care Boys. RIPAnkit Keshri
 
Pooja Chopra: Just 20 ! My heart goes out to his family Ankit Keshri

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Photographers boycott Salman's 'Bigg Boss 8' press meet

Photographers boycott Salman's 'Bigg Boss 8' press meet
Photographers, who have decided to boycott events of actor Salman Khan, were Friday missing from his press conference to announce "Bigg Boss" season 8...

Photographers boycott Salman's 'Bigg Boss 8' press meet

'Finding Fanny mints Rs.5.1 crore on opening day

'Finding Fanny mints Rs.5.1 crore on opening day
Homi Adajania's English language Bollywood entertainer "Finding Fanny" registered an opening day collection of Rs.5.1 crore net across India. Its makers...

'Finding Fanny mints Rs.5.1 crore on opening day

Nobody would dare to behave badly with me: Bipasha Basu

Nobody would dare to behave badly with me: Bipasha Basu
Actress Bipasha Basu, who describes herself as "fiery and forthright" has shot down "blind stories" of an unsavoury happening related to her on the...

Nobody would dare to behave badly with me: Bipasha Basu

Can't do more than one film at a time: Shah Rukh Khan

Can't do more than one film at a time: Shah Rukh Khan
In his over two-decade career, Shah Rukh Khan has maintained his on-screen charisma, his craze and an average of two and a half films per year and he wants...

Can't do more than one film at a time: Shah Rukh Khan

I've still not understood 'Bigg Boss' game: Salman Khan

I've still not understood 'Bigg Boss' game: Salman Khan
Superstar Salman Khan has anchored "Bigg Boss" for the past five seasons, but he says the immensely popular reality show is beyond his understanding....

I've still not understood 'Bigg Boss' game: Salman Khan

Stardom woes - when Arjun Kapoor couldn't visit a college

Stardom woes - when Arjun Kapoor couldn't visit a college
Actor Arjun Kapoor was all set to visit a college here to promote his latest release "Finding Fanny", but the plan had to be cancelled due to security hassles...

Stardom woes - when Arjun Kapoor couldn't visit a college