Former and current India greats namely Anil Kumble,Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Sanjay Manjrekar, VVS Laxman, Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir were dismayed at the death of Kolkata’s 20-year old Ankit Kesri, a promising club cricketer, who passed away after a cardiac arrrest on the field of play.

Here are some of the Tweets from formaer and current Indian cricketers mourning the death of Ankit:

Sad news of a young promising cricketer Ankit losing his life on field of play. May God give strength to loved ones to bear this loss!

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) April 20, 2015

Heard the sad&devastating news of the demise of Ankit Keshri.My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.May his soul R.I.P. @BCCI

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) April 20, 2015

Completely shocked and devastated to hear the news of young Ankit Keshri.Can’t imagine that a month ago me and my selection committee(1/3)

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) April 20, 2015

were thinking him to be the future of bengal cricket. not to have him among us now is unimaginable. may his family have the strength to(2/3)

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) April 20, 2015

deal with this irreparable loss.words cannot express the grief.(3/3)

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) April 20, 2015

Death of Ankit Keshri is such a tragic incident. May God give his near & dear ones the strength to bear this great loss. RIP

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) April 21, 2015

Shattered 2 hear about Ankit Keshri’s demise. Nothing worse for parents than to see their 20-year old pass away. My condolences 2 d family

— GGF (@GautamGambhir) April 21, 2015

As Ankit’s soul RIP I hope God presents solace 2 his family & team mates especially Sourav Mondal wid whom he collided. Cruel twist of fate

— GGF (@GautamGambhir) April 21, 2015

Rest in peace Ankit. My deepest heartfelt condolences to your family and loved ones.

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 20, 2015

Saddened by the demise of Ankit Keshri. A promising career aborted by an unfortunate incident on field.

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 20, 2015