Cricket Fraternity Unites for Sri Lanka in the Wake of Bomb Blasts

Published 04/21/2019, 9:03 AM EDT

Earlier today, the island country of Sri Lanka was rocked by a series of bomb blasts. At least 137 were confirmed dead and 400 injured in the blasts that took place at three churches and three hotels.

Among the affected cities were, Colombo, Negombo and Batticaloa. In addition to that, the Shangri La, the Cinnamon Grand and the Kingsbury Hotel, in Colombo were also affected. Two more explosions occurred at the Dehiwala Zoo and a house in Mahawila Gardens.

So far, there has been no claims of responsibility for the devastating acts in Sri Lanka. Now, a number of stars from the cricket fraternity have come forward in solidarity to pay tribute to the victims in Sri Lanka. From Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, many cricket stars paid their respects to the victims of this tragedy

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Saddened to hear about the terror attacks in various parts of Sri Lanka. Strongly condemn these acts of terror. Hatred and violence will never overpower love, kindness and compassion. 🙏🏻 #SriLanka
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 21, 2019

A tragic event in #SriLanka & deeply hurt by the loss of human life in the horrific terrorist attack in #SriLankaBlasts. My deep condolences & prayers for my brothers & sisters. Humanity will rise & together we will defeat all terrorists.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) April 21, 2019

My heart bleeds on hearing about the devastating attack on hotels & churches on Easter in Sri Lanka.
Its a country of beautiful & loving people. Have visited several times with Pakistan team and otherwise as well. Lots of love, prayers & best wishes. #SriLanka pic.twitter.com/icagB0Ls1r
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) April 21, 2019

We're deeply saddened to hear the tragic news coming out from #SriLanka.
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected 🙏🏻
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 21, 2019

Thoughts and prayers with Sri Lanka. Such a beautiful country.
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) April 21, 2019

Shattered with this news coming from Sri Lanka #SriLankaBlast prayers are with Sri Lanka & People 🙏
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) April 21, 2019

My thoughts and prayers with those affected by the horrific terrorist attack in Sri Lanka. Stay strong #SriLanka
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) April 21, 2019

Thinking about those affected by the tragic terrorist attacks in #SriLanka. Prayers with the family and loved ones.
— Krunal Pandya (@krunalpandya24) April 21, 2019

Sad to hear such devastating news from Sri Lanka… our thoughts are with all those family’s affect 😢
— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) April 21, 2019

Thoughts and prayers go out to the families affected in the blast. We stand as one with our neighbours in torment 🙏🏻 #SriLanka
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) April 21, 2019

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Shocked to hear the news coming out of Srilanka. Thoughts nd prayers are wit d families of the effected ones 🙏 #SriLankaExplosions #terrorattack
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) April 21, 2019

Shocked to hear the news coming in from Sri Lanka. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this tragedy. #PrayForSriLanka
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 21, 2019

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