Mumbai, October 10: As the nation and the world mourn the loss of business tycoon and iconic industrialist Ratan Tata, the Indian sports fraternity has also condoled the desmise of thje "true Ratan of Bharat". Ratan Naval Tata, the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away at the Breach Candy Hospital following age-related health conditions. He was 86. Ratan Tata Dies: Sachin Tendulkar Among Early Visitors As People Gather Outside India Industrialist’s House To Pay Respects (Watch Video).

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, BCCI secretary Jay Shah, India captains Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, along with two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and others expressed their sorrow on social media on the passing of the "true icon of the country".

Sachin Tendulkar's Post on Ratan Tata’s Passing

Jay Shah's Post on Ratan Tata’s Demise

Rohit Sharma's Post on Ratan Tata’s Demise

Neeraj Chopra's Post on Ratan Tata’s Passing

Suryakumar Yadav's Post on Ratan Tata’s Demise

Harbhajan Singh's Post on Ratan Tata’s Demise

Virendra Sehwag's Post on Ratan Tata’s Passing

Gautam Gambhir's Post on Ratan Tata’s Demise

Gagan Narang's Post on Ratan Tata’s Passing

Suresh Raina's Post on Ratan Tata’s Demise

Ratan Tata was born on December 28, 1937 in Mumbai and joined the Tata group as a young executive in 1962. He was honoured with its second-highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan, in 2008. He has also received various awards, honours, honorary doctorates from several Indian and global universities and other accolades. Ratan Tata Dies: Neeraj Chopra, Manu Bhaker, Suryakumar Yadav and Other Sportspersons Pay Tribute to Veteran Industrialist.

He is survived by his family members comprising brothers sisters, including Simone Tata, Jimmy Tata, Noel Tata, Aloo Tata, Shireen Jejeebhoy, Deanne Jejeebhoy, Leah Tata, Maya Tata, Neville Tata, Manasi Tata, Jamset Tata, Tiana Tata and others, said a family statement.

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