New Delhi: There is a wave of mourning in the cricket world with the death of cricketer Rajinder Goel. Several players including BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly, legendary player Sachin Tendulkar, Indian team captain Virat Kohli have paid tribute to Goel. Rajinder Goel said goodbye to the world at the age of 77 on Sunday evening. Goel was ill for the last few days.
Kohli tweeted, "As Rajinder Goel Ji, we have lost a legend. His record of highest wicket-taking in the history of Ranji Trophy is the height of his career. We express our condolences to his family." Sharing the photo of Goyal on Twitter, he said, "I am saddened to hear the news of Rajinder Goel's death. He was a veteran of Indian domestic cricket, who took more than 600 wickets in Ranji Trophy. may his soul rest in peace. I express my condolences to his family. "
Ganguly said "The Indian cricket community lost the celebrity of domestic cricket. His outstanding records are a testimony of how adept he was in his art. His career lasted more than 25 years and he constantly performed brilliantly, which shows his dedication and commitment to the game. It takes years of hard work to be able to take 750 wickets and I salute his efforts. I express my deepest condolences to his family."
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