Indian Sports Diaspora Loses One Of Its Most Renowned Journalist As Kishore Bhimani Passes Away

After being hospitalized at the Woodland Hospital for over a month post contracting COVID-19 virus, Kishore Bhimani succumbed to the highly contagious virus on Thursday morning.

Kishore Bhimani

The national sports diaspora lost one of its most respected and well known journalist as Kishore Bhimani passed away on Thursday (October 15) due to coronavirus. After being hospitalized at the Woodland Hospital for over a month post contracting COVID-19 virus, Bhimani succumbed to the highly contagious virus on Thursday morning . Widely regarded as one of the most renowned and respected journalists in the country, Kishore Bhimani received a lifetime achievement award in 2013 for his exemplary contribution in the fields of media and commentary. Former Indian cricketer and current national team coach, Ravi Shastri, had presented Kishore Bhimani H&G Clinic Lifetime Achievement Award back in 2013. ‘I remember how spot-on were his comments. He had once slammed me for a wrong shot on crease during a test in Eden Gardens and the same evening we shared drinks at his residence. And our ties remain so till this date,’ said Shastri. Bhimani's passing away has left a pall of gloom among the sporting circles in the nation and his passing away leaves a huge void in both the sports and media industry. After his passing, several people expressed their grief on social media and paid their tribute to the veteran sports journalist and commentator. "Remember being on a show with kishore bhimani when india won at lord's in 2014...i recall saying, when india first won a test at lord's in 1986 there was a binny in the XI and a bhimani in the press box...same scenario has repeated today! he laughed heartily! RIP sir," wrote Gaurav Kalra.

Sincere condolences @gbhimani Ritadi and the family. Kishoreda was one of his kind. Always will remember with fondness our many many interactions. A pioneer of sorts gone.

— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) October 15, 2020

Farewell Kishore Bhimani. Cricket journalist and a true lover of #Kolkata

— Derek O'Brien | ডেরেক ও'ব্রায়েন (@derekobrienmp) October 15, 2020

Kishore Bhimani. Rest in Peace. Sir. pic.twitter.com/4PVy5LXePy

— Indranil Roy (@indraroy) October 15, 2020

That smooth voice.. That impeccable pronunciation.. That smart and gentle personality.. That impish yet welcoming grin.....#KishoreBhimani is gone !!! Rest in peace my childhood crush !!!????@bhimani_rita di..... Stay strong.. please !!!

— Sudiptaa Chakraborty (@SudiptaaC) October 15, 2020

remember being on a show with kishore bhimani when india won at lord's in 2014...i recall saying, when india first won a test at lord's in 1986 there was a binny in the XI and a bhimani in the press box...same scenario has repeated today! he laughed heartily! RIP sir

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) October 15, 2020