Former Indian cricketer Yashpal Sharma who was known for his heroics in the 1983 World Cup passed away on Tuesday due to a massive heart attack. He was 66. Sharma, represented India, in 37 Tests and scored 1606 runs with two centuries and nine half-centuries. In the 42 ODIs he played for India, the former Indian cricketer scored 883 runs with four half-centuries. Needless to say that the netizens were quite sad about his death and also paid tributes to the perished star. Yashpal Sharma Dies 66. India's 1983 World Cup Hero, Suffer Cardiac Arrest.

Madan Lal was quite saddened with his of his colleague. The two started off playing cricket for Punjab. "Everyone is shocked now. His cricket career is the best. We met at a book launch recently. I can't believe it. He is survived by his wife and 3 children. Son in London for studies. Close relatives in Ludhiana," Madan Lal said. Here are a few tweets:

Vikrant Gupta:

Lost Yashpal Sharma:

Rahul Sharma

Shocked:

We are equally saddened by the death of our sporting hero. The entire team of LatestLY offers heartfelt condolences to the perished star. May his soul Rest in Peace.

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