Jagmohan Dalmiya passes away: Sachin Tendulkar, Narendra Modi, Mamata Banerjee and Pranab Mukherjee condole his death

BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya passed away on Sunday night. Dalmiya had been admitted to the BM Birla Hospital after complaining of chest pain on Thursday. Born on May 30, 1940 in Kolkata, he was considered one of the greatest cricket administrators known to the game. He is often considered the man who made cricket a global sport. Born on May 30, 1940 in Kolkata, Jagmohan Dalmiya was one of the greatest cricket administrators known to the game.

He is often considered the man to have transformed cricket into a global game. Jagmohan was born into a Marwari business family and was a club-standard wicket-keeper. However, it was in administration that he would make his name. He joined BCCI in 1979 and helped bring the World Cup to India in 1987. 

The likes of Sachin Tendulkar, President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and BJP President Amit Shah took to Twitter to express their condolences.  

My thoughts are with the family of Shri Jagmohan Dalmiya in this hour of grief. May Shri Dalmiya's soul rest in peace.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 20, 2015

 

Heartfelt condolences to the family & friends of Jagmohan Dalmiya. Had met him in June. little did I realise that it would be the last (1/3)

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 20, 2015

Will always cherish his encouragement & support over the years. Worked hard for the game of cricket & excelled as an administrator (2/3)

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 20, 2015

Was touched by his efforts to make my penultimate Test at Eden Gardens very special. RIP Jagmohan Dalmiya. (3/3)

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 20, 2015

Sad. Jagmohan Dalmiya ji passes away. He was a giant amongst sports administrators, a true lover of Bengal. On my way to pay my respect. RIP

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) September 20, 2015

Heartfelt condolences on the passing away of Shri Jagmohan Dalmiya #PresidentMukherjee

— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) September 20, 2015

My deepest condolences to the family of Shri Jagmohan Dalmiya on his demise ...a big loss not only for Indian but World cricket.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShahOffice) September 20, 2015

BCCI condoles the sudden demise of our president Shri Jagmohan Dalmiya

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 20, 2015

Jagmohan Dalmiya was good for Indian cricket at a crucial time; big role in transforming India into a financially powerful cricket nation.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 20, 2015

#RIP Jagmohan Dalmiya Greatest Sports Adminstrator that Indian Cricket ever Had.

— NaamMeinKyaRakhaHai (@Tihomgouthi) September 20, 2015

Jagmohan Dalmiya was the 1 who knows the true potential of Indian Cricket & drove it for long time, he carried the legacy till his life. RIP

— Anirudha Das (@_AnirudhaDas) September 20, 2015

Big loss for India cricket. Mr. Dalmiya always showed the way. Rest in Peace sir#RIP

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) September 20, 2015

Bangladesh Cricket Board expresses their deepest condolence on the passing away of @BCCI President Mr Jagmohan Dalmiya.

— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) September 20, 2015

The ICC extends its deepest condolences upon the passing away of BCCI President and former ICC President Jagmohan Dalmiya

— ICC (@ICC) September 20, 2015