Sunday, June 14, 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

Salman finds his lady love, calls her 'JFK'

Salman finds his lady love, calls her 'JFK'
One of Bollywood's most eligible bachelors, Salman Khan has admitted having a lady love in his life - his "Kick" co-star Jacqueline Fernandez. Recently, the...

Salman finds his lady love, calls her 'JFK'

Sonam, Fawad to make 'Entertainment Ke Liye...' finale 'Khoobsurat'

Sonam, Fawad to make 'Entertainment Ke Liye...' finale 'Khoobsurat'
"Khoobsurat" actors Sonam Kapoor and Fawad Khan will lend glamour to the finale episode of reality show "Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega" as...

Sonam, Fawad to make 'Entertainment Ke Liye...' finale 'Khoobsurat'

'Dare 2 Dance' pushes you out of your comfort zone: Akshay

'Dare 2 Dance' pushes you out of your comfort zone: Akshay
Bollywood's action titan Akshay Kumar, who has played host host of TV adventure reality series "Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi" in the past, will now...

'Dare 2 Dance' pushes you out of your comfort zone: Akshay

LFW: Kareena to be showstopper for Manish Malhotra

LFW: Kareena to be showstopper for Manish Malhotra
Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor will walk the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014 ramp as a showstopper for designer Manish Malhotra...

LFW: Kareena to be showstopper for Manish Malhotra

Emraan is good at romance: Humaima Malick

Emraan is good at romance: Humaima Malick
Pakistani model-actress Humaima Malick, who is making her Bollywood debut with forthcoming Emraan Hashmi starrer "Raja Natwarlal", a thriller...

Emraan is good at romance: Humaima Malick

Salman Khan to endorse pipe maker Astral

Salman Khan to endorse pipe maker Astral
Bollywood's "Dabangg" star, whose "Kick" is attracting Indian cine-goers to the box office, has been appointed the brand ambassador for plumbing pipe major...

Salman Khan to endorse pipe maker Astral