'Praying for those affected': Sportspersons left heartbroken by 'tragic train accident'

The deadly train accident in Balasore, which has so far left at least 238 people dead and over 900 injured, has left the entire county in shock. While most of the well-known personalities in the county have expressed their anguish on what is said to be the biggest train mishap since independence, sportspersons have also joined in to express their grief.

Indian star batter Virat Kohli, Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, Shreyas Iyer, Virender Sehwag and others took to Twitter to share their thoughts and condolences on the fateful incident.

“Saddened to hear about the tragic train accident in Odisha,” tweeted Virat Kohli, who’s in England for the World Test Championship final against Australia from 7-11 June.

Saddened to hear about the tragic train accident in Odisha. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families who lost their loved ones and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 3, 2023

India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist, former rifle shooter Abhinav Bindra, tweeted; “My heart goes out to all those affected and their loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,”

Heartbreaking news from Odisha about the devastating train accident. My heart goes out to all those affected and their loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. Please, let’s all extend our support and prayers to them. May the injured recover swiftly.

— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) June 3, 2023

Batter Shreyas Iyer, who is recovering from an injury at the moment, prayed for those affected by the accident.

“Praying for those affected by the tragic train accident,” Iyer tweeted.

Shocking visuals from Odisha. Praying for those affected by the tragic train accident