Cricket Fraternity Pays Homage On 11th Year Of Mumbai Attack

November 26, 2019, marks the 11th year the horrific terror attack in Mumbai. People from all spheres of life, including cricket fraternity, poured homage to the martyrs on social media. It has been an emotional day for the whole country since then and cricketers and former players also took time out to pay tribute to the brave hearts.

Mumbai witnessed the savagely violent attack in 2008 for four days starting from November 26. Ten terrorists from Pakistan had attacked India’s commercial capital at five significant locations simultaneously – Oberoi-Trident Hotel and Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel, a Jewish cultural centre – Chabad House at Nariman Point, Leopold Cafe, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station and Cama Hospital.

The terrorists arrived in Mumbai from Karachi a state in Pakistan, by a fishing trawler. Nine of them were killed during the course of the attack while Mohammed Ajmal Kasab was arrested and subsequently executed in November 2012.

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Around 166 people died as a result of the attack leaving over 300 severely injured. Several officials, including Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, Sub-Inspector Tukaram Omble, Mumbai Anti Terrorist Squad Chief Hemant Karkare, Havaldar Gajendra Singh and Inspector Vijay Salaskar, were killed.

People from all works of life paid their homage to the brave hearts, including cricketers. Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar and Team India skipper Virat Kohli were among the first few to post their heartfelt message on Twitter. Among others, Mayank Agarwal, Ajinkya Rahane, Harbhajan Singh, Virender Sehwag also paid their tribute to the real heroes of the country.

Cricket Fraternity Pays Homage on Twitter:

It’s been 11 years, but we shall not forget the sacrifices of our brave police & armed forces. They took the fall to ensure the nation and humanity stands tall. My heart goes out to the families of all affected victims. #MumbaiTerrorAttack

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 26, 2019

Remembering the bravehearts and the innocent civilians who lost their lives during the 26/11 attacks. Gone but never forgotten. ???

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 26, 2019

Still remember how the city came to a standstill during the 26/11 attacks. The exemplary courage shown by security forces deserves huge respect. Let our prayers always be with them.

— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) November 26, 2019

Prayers go out for all the innocent lives lost on this tragic day in 2008.????

We will never forget and may the souls of all innocent victims who lost their lives rest in peace.??

— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) November 26, 2019

Tribute to all the brave soliders who sacrificed their lives to protect Mumbai and prayers for all the innocent citizens who lost their lives in this tragic incident.?? #wewillneverforget

— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) November 26, 2019

To the police officers, armed forces, special forces, civilians & their families whose lives were forever changed on this day, we will not forget. We shall forever have you in our prayers.#NeverForget #MumbaiAttacks

— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) November 26, 2019

One of the many heroes of 26/11 and of the greatest son of our soil- Shaheed Tukaram Omble. What he did is beyond words- the courage, the presence of mind and the selflessness demonstrated at that time- no words, no awards can do justice. Garv hai bahut aise mahaan insaan par ?? pic.twitter.com/J2NG7SxOjb

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 26, 2018

Remembering our brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our safety. Saluting the heroes of our nation on this day. #MumbaiAttacks pic.twitter.com/NkSG9HY0Ec

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) November 26, 2019

11 years on. For those that don’t know exactly what happened in #2611MumbaiAttacks ⬇️ this book gives the perspective from one of the most recognisable hotels in the world @TajHotels Mumbai! A time to honour those who lost their lives protecting others pic.twitter.com/7GXEtFqJfE

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) November 26, 2019

A dark day to remember 26/11
Never can forget our brave jawans (brothers)who sacrificed their lives for us..and innocent people who died in this horrific attack! #MumbaiTerrorAttack

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 26, 2019

Tributes to our brave officers and citizens who sacrificed their lives for our safety, 11 years ago, today. Salute to the brave hearts of our country! ?? #MumbaiTerrorAttack #MumbaiAttacks

— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) November 26, 2019