Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya passed away on 20 September in B M Birla Heart Research Centre in Kolkata after he suffered a heart attack on Thursday. Dalmiya, was 75 years old. Health was an issue ever since he began his third term as president back in March of this year.
Here's what people had to say on Twitter:
BCCI condoles the sudden demise of our president Shri Jagmohan Dalmiya
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 20, 2015
I knew Dalmiya Ji for over 15 years. He was a mentor to us all & a true lover of the game. His guidance & passion was immense. @BCCI
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) September 20, 2015
The first person to realise the real potential of Indian Cricket is no more. RIP Mr. Jagmohan Dalmiya.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 20, 2015
Jagmohan Dalmiya, instrumental in making BCCI the richest and most powerful cricket board in the world, passes away. RIP
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) September 20, 2015
My thoughts are with the family of Shri Jagmohan Dalmiya in this hour of grief. May Shri Dalmiya's soul rest in peace.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 20, 2015
The best compliment an administrator can get is for players to say he was a player's man. Jagmohan Dalmiya got that.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 20, 2015
The ICC extends its deepest condolences upon the passing away of BCCI President and former ICC President Jagmohan Dalmiya
— ICC (@ICC) September 20, 2015
Shri Dalmiya made an immense contribution to growth of cricket with his vision & pragmatic approach. May his soul rest in peace.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShahOffice) September 20, 2015
Really saddened by the news of Jagmohan Dalmiya passing away. An administrator with a cricketing heart, RIP Jagguda.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) September 20, 2015
Heartfelt condolences to the family & friends of Jagmohan Dalmiya. Had met him in June. little did I realise that it would be the last (1/3)
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 20, 2015
Will always cherish his encouragement & support over the years. Worked hard for the game of cricket & excelled as an administrator (2/3)
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 20, 2015
Was touched by his efforts to make my penultimate Test at Eden Gardens very special. RIP Jagmohan Dalmiya. (3/3)
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 20, 2015