The Pathan brothers, Ravi Shastri and Sachin Tendulkar were among the many cricketers to tweet their tributes to Salim Durani on his passing
ESPNcricinfo staff02-Apr-2023.
Saddened by the passing of the Great Salim Durrani. His skill, swag and his stories are folklore. Always had a kind word about every cricketer. Will cherish our interactions.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) April 2, 2023
Easily one of the most colourful cricketers of India – Salim Durani.
Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/d5RUST5G9n
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) April 2, 2023
Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Salim Durani ji. A really warm and loving person. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Rest in peace.— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 2, 2023
Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Salim Durani sir. 1 of my fvrt cricketers who always stays close to my heart. An inspiration to a lot of youngsters 2 take up the game n represent country. My heartfelt condolences to his family. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un pic.twitter.com/iuNLoaQOVe
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) April 2, 2023
Salim bhai Durani was charismatic personality. Everyone remembers his flamboyance six hitting ability and bowling. And He was loved in our Pathan household. May Allah bless his soul. pic.twitter.com/twpN3ShbMk
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 2, 2023
India’s first Arjuna Award winning cricketer and a man who hit sixes on public demand, Salim Durani.
Om Shanti. Heartfelt Condolences to his family , friends and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/DwdKamlxjy
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) April 2, 2023
Very sad day for Indian cricket. A great legend Salim Durrani sir passed away. As a young kid I had watched him play in Hyderabad. May his soul rest in peace.
— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) April 2, 2023
And the banter about those two wickets on that 1971 tour of the west indies will be debated in the heavens. Rest Well Prince. #SalimDurani pic.twitter.com/g5VmHoWdQS
— shishir hattangadi (@shishhattangadi) April 2, 2023
A renowned all-rounder who hit the ball over the boundary at will and a legendary cricketer in every way. A big loss for the cricketing fraternity! My heartfelt condolences to the family, fans and well-wishers of Salim Durani ji Om shanti
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 2, 2023
Sad to hear about the passing of Salim Durani Sir. He will always be remembered as a great cricketer. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) April 2, 2023