Sushant Singh Rajput Suicide: Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli Among Many Indian Cricketers React

Sushant Singh Rajput is best known for his titular role in the biopic of MS Dhoni, ‘MS Dhoni: The Untold Story', released in 2016.

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Indian cricketers are in complete shock by the sudden death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput as they expressed solidarity towards Sushant’s family. Sushant, who superbly enacted former Indian skipper, MS Dhoni, in his biopic, was found hanging at his Bandra residence in Mumbai on Sunday. Soon after the news of Sushant's passing away broke the internet, former and current cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Aakash Chopra, Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh expressed shock and condolence on social media. "Shocked and sad to hear about the loss of Sushant Singh Rajput. Such a young and talented actor. My condolences to his family and friends. May his soul RIP," Tendulkar tweeted.

Shocked and sad to hear about the loss of Sushant Singh Rajput. Such a young and talented actor. My condolences to his family and friends. May his soul RIP. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/B5zzfE71u9

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 14, 2020

"Shocked to hear about Sushant Singh Rajput. This is so difficult to process. May his soul RIP and may god give all the strength to his family and friends," Kohli wrote on Twitter.

Shocked to hear about Sushant Singh Rajput. This is so difficult to process. May his soul RIP and may god give all the strength to his family and friends 🙏

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 14, 2020

Here are some other tweets:

Shocked and saddened to hear about the death of #SushantSinghRajput Condolences to his family and friends. A talented actor gone too soon.

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) June 14, 2020

In utter shock and disbelief on hearing the news of the demise of the talented actor #SushantSinghRajput .One could never tell what internal turmoil he was enduring behind that charming boyish smile to take such a drastic step. You will be missed. #RIP #Mentalhealth #gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/U8MQZKDFNP

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) June 14, 2020

I am shocked and speechless. Such a young and talented actor gone too soon. RIP #SushantSinghRajput. pic.twitter.com/RieEU4r5E4

— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) June 14, 2020

Really sad and shocking. May his soul rest in peace. #SushantSinghRajput

— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) June 14, 2020

I really can’t believe this! Someone so young and successful?? We actually don’t know what goes on the inside, while it looks completely different from the outside! 💔 #RIPSushantSinghRajput pic.twitter.com/kQrcdiE11T

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) June 14, 2020

I’m shocked at the tragic passing away of #SushantSinghRajput. A life brimming with promise and possibilities ended abruptly. My condolences to his family and fans 🙏 pic.twitter.com/8g1VCY0Kne

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) June 14, 2020

it’s quiet shocking to see when someone so young commits SUICIDE it’s really so depressing Nobody knows what someone else is going through. no one knows what made him to do so...being his a Pakistani fan am so upset #RIP sushant#sushantsinghrajput pic.twitter.com/0GJ5nNK5FG

— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) June 14, 2020

So shocking and unable to believe this.. Sincere condolences and prayers to the family of #SushantSinghRajput. RIP. May God bless your soul 🙏

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 14, 2020

Plz tell me this is a fake news.. Cant believe Sushant Rajput is no more..Condolence to the family🙏🙏 Very sad #ripsushantsinghrajput pic.twitter.com/wjCK77aq3t

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 14, 2020

Life is fragile and we don’t know what one is going through. Be kind. #SushantSinghRajput Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/zJZGV96mmb

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 14, 2020

Shocked to hear about #SushantSinghRajput ....

— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) June 14, 2020

Shocked to hear about Sushant Singh Rajput. Met him several times as he spent time with us for Mahi’s biopic. We’ve lost a handsome, ever smiling actor. Om Shanti! https://t.co/PF2WSP5262

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) June 14, 2020

Shocking! Rest in Peace #SushantSinghRajput.. condolences to his loved ones.. gutted by this news.

— Krunal Pandya (@krunalpandya24) June 14, 2020

Totally shaken & shocked to hear the news of #SushantSinghRajput passing away. Can’t imagine what someone must be going through 💔 #RIP pic.twitter.com/uwTNBPZLM8

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 14, 2020

No no no no no!!!! He was such a beautiful soul and kind human. Thoughts and condolences to his family 🌹🌹❤️❤️#ripsushantsinghrajput

— Isa Guha (@isaguha) June 14, 2020

News of Sushant's death comes within days of the news that his former manager Disha Salian's death. Reportedly, he was not in good state of mind. Rajput is best known for his titular role in Neeraj Pandey's 2016 release, ‘MS Dhoni: The Untold Story', the biopic of former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.