Odisha Train Accident: Kohli expressed grief over the Odisha train accident, Gautam Gambhir wrote – the country stands with the victims

From former India captain and legendary batsman Virat Kohli to Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra, several sportspersons expressed grief over the devastating train accident in Odisha's Balasore district. More than 260 people died in this accident. Three trains, the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, and a goods train were involved in the accident.

Kohli, who arrived in England to play in the World Test Championship, wished the injured a speedy recovery. The final of the Test Championship will be played between India and Australia at The Oval in England from June 7. Virat wrote in a tweet, "Saddened to hear about the tragic train accident in Odisha. My thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost their loved ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.

Gambhir wrote this

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir issued his condolences on the accident. He wrote, “Shocked by the loss of lives in Odisha. May God give strength to the bereaved families. I wish the injured a speedy recovery. The country stands with you.

Heartbreaking news: Abhinav Bindra

India's first individual Olympic gold medalist rifle shooter Abhinav Bindra expressed grief over the accident. He wrote, "Heartbreaking news about the devastating train accident from Odisha. My thoughts are with all those affected and their loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. Please let us all offer our support and prayers for him. With the injured a speedy recovery."

Shreyas Iyer and Sehwag prayed

India cricketer Shreyas Iyer called the visuals coming in from Balasore shocking. He wrote, "Shocking visuals from Odisha. Prayers for those affected by the tragic train accident." Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag expressed condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Sehwag wrote, "Very sad to hear about this tragic train accident involving the Coromandel Express in Odisha. It hurt Condolences to all the families who have lost their loved ones and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured."

Irfan Pathan and Venkatesh Prasad said this

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan termed it heart-wrenching news. Pathan wrote, "Heartbreaking news coming in from Odisha. My condolences and prayers to the families of those who lost their lives in this horrific train accident." Former fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad wrote, "The tragic train accident in Odisha has caused immense pain and anguish. The safety of passengers must be given priority. My heart goes out to the families who have lost their loved ones and wish speedy recovery to the injured." I pray to be."

Dilip Tirkey also expressed grief

Former India hockey captain and current federation president Dilip Tirkey tweeted, "Deeply saddened to hear about the Balasore train accident. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families at this difficult time. We stand together in support." and express our deepest condolences."

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