ভারতের সাবেক ক্রিকেটার, ১৯৮৩ বিশ্বকাপজয়ী দলের সদস্য ইয়াশপাল শর্মা আজ না ফেরার দেশে পাড়ি জমিয়েছেন। কার্ডিয়াক অ্যারেস্টে মঙ্গলবার ভারতীয় সময় সকাল ৭ টা ৪০ মিনিটে শেষ নিঃশ্বাস ত্যাগ করেন তিনি। মৃত্যুকালে তার বয়স হয়েছিল ৬৬ বছর ৩৩৬ দিন।
তিন সন্তানের জনক ছিলেন ইয়াশপাল শর্মা। দুই কন্যা পুজা ও প্রীতি এবং একমাত্র পুত্র চিরাগ শর্মা, তার স্ত্রী রেনু শর্মাও জীবিত আছেন।
পাঞ্জাবে জন্ম নেওয়া ইয়াশপাল শর্মা ৭০ ও ৮০ এর দশকে ক্রিকেট খেলেছেন। ১৯৫৪ সালের ১১ আগস্ট লুধিয়ানায় জন্ম নিয়েছিলেন এই মিডল অর্ডার ব্যাটসম্যান।
ভারতের হয়ে ৩৭ টেস্ট ও ৪২ টি ওয়ানডে খেলেছেন ইয়াশপাল শর্মা। রান করেছেন যথাক্রমে ১৬০৬ ও ৮৮৩। আন্তর্জাতিক ক্রিকেটে ১৩ ফিফটির সাথে তার ছিল ২ সেঞ্চুরি। ওয়ানডেতে ৪০ ইনিংসে ব্যাট করে কখনো শুন্য রানে আউট হননি তিনি।
ওয়ানডে ক্যারিয়ারের সর্বোচ্চ ৮৯ রানের ইনিংস খেলেছিলেন ১৯৮৩ বিশ্বকাপে। ভারতের বিশ্বকাপজয়ী দলে দারুণ ভূমিকা রেখেছিলেন তিনি। ৮ ম্যাচে ২ ফিফটিতে করেছিলেন ২৪০ রান। সেবারের বিশ্বকাপে ভারতের পক্ষে তার চেয়ে বেশি রান করেছিলেন কেবল কপিল দেব (৩০৩)।
ইয়াশপাল শর্মার মৃত্যুতে শোক নেমে এসেছে ভারতজুড়ে।
Shocked and deeply pained by the demise of Yashpal Sharma ji. Have fond memories of watching him bat during the 1983 World Cup. His contribution to Indian cricket shall always be remembered.
My sincere condolences to the entire Sharma family. pic.twitter.com/WBQ6ng2x8I
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 13, 2021
Sad news coming in. 🇮🇳 World Cup hero #YashpalSharma (1954 – 2021) passed away this morning.
KKR joins the cricketing fraternity in offering heartfelt condolences to the family 💐 pic.twitter.com/v1sZUUWHnl
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) July 13, 2021
Very sad news of the untimely demise of Yashpal Sharma paaji. May his soul rest in peace. My condolences to his family and loved ones 🙏🏻 #YashpalSharma
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 13, 2021
We are saddened to hear the demise of Shri. Yashpal Sharma former National Selector and member of the 1983 World Cup Winning team 🙏
Sending out prayers and strength to his family members. pic.twitter.com/9hJm9beVZC
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) July 13, 2021
That is eerie. We came across Yashpal Sharma today when researching the highest ODI averages in successful run chases.
His was exactly 100 from eight innings, 15th best of all-time from min. five innings.
Vale, Yashpal. pic.twitter.com/cRAgipLRcZ
— 🏏FlashScore Cricket Commentators (@FlashCric) July 13, 2021
We are saddened to hear the passing away of former India batsman and World Cup winner Yashpal Sharma.
Our deepest condolences to his family. 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/ECrfyJ1Axq
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) July 13, 2021
We’ve lost Yashpal Sharma from our fabled 1983 team. A lion hearted cricketer, his 89 in that first match against the West Indies set the tone for the tournament. And his 61 against England in the semis was vital.
— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) July 13, 2021
So sorry to hear about #YashpalSharma Paaji ‘s passing away, one of the heroes of our 1983 WC win. Heartfelt condolences. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/Toh3wLHNAw
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 13, 2021
Devastating news of the passing of Yash Paaji. He was one of the hero’s of 1983 World Cup winning team and was a very affable person. Heartfelt condolences to the family. Thoughts and Prayers. Om Shanti🙏 pic.twitter.com/k4EB3fz0fU
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 13, 2021
Oh dear, so sorry to hear of the death of Yashpal Sharma who played such a big part in one of Indian cricket’s most glorious hours #WorldCup1983. Too early to go. Condolences to his family.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 13, 2021
Deeply saddened to hear about former 🇮🇳 cricketer, Shri. Yashpal Sharma’s demise.
The nation will forever be in awe of his middle-order heroics, including ‘that Badam shot’ in a memorable World Cup winning campaign. pic.twitter.com/NgsSZNf25T
— Delhi Capitals (Stay Home. Wear Double Masks😷) (@DelhiCapitals) July 13, 2021
Extremely saddened by the demise of former Indian cricketer and one of the architects of the 1983 WC winning team.
Your contributions will always be remembered, Yashpal paaji ❤️🙏 pic.twitter.com/QpLxXErRW8
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) July 13, 2021
Shocked and pained to learn about the sudden demise of Shri Yashpal Sharma. He will always be remembered for his knock of 89 runs against West Indies, which provided impetus to India’s world cup journey in 1983 and his overall contribution for #TeamIndia.
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) July 13, 2021
Really heartbreaking to know that Yashpal paaji is no more. May God give his loved ones strength to cope with this loss. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/tDZwzwSilu
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) July 13, 2021
We are deeply saddened by the demise of Former Indian cricketer Yashpal Sharma due to Cardiac Arrest.
Today India lost its star player, courageous cricketer and India’s 1983 World Cup hero.
Our condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/qG6wKWYJ5O
— Youth Congress (@IYC) July 13, 2021
just a few days back, yashpal sharma posted this clip from the 1983 world cup. the two sixes he hit in the semifinal, where he top scored in india’s famous win over england….thanks for the memories sir, RIP! https://t.co/JCdj4KXquv
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) July 13, 2021
Shocking to know of Yashpal Sharma Paaji’s death. He had a massive heart attack this morning. RIP Yash paaji
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) July 13, 2021
Yashpal Sharma, India’s second-highest run-getter at the 1983 World Cup, has passed away at the age of 66.
He played 37 Tests and 42 ODIs for India.
May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/MLZ3Nm5vcg
— Wisden India (@WisdenIndia) July 13, 2021
Shocking to hear about the passing of Yashpal sharma. One of the heroes of our first World Cup win. Condolences to his family and friends.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) July 13, 2021
Saddened by the passing away of ace cricketer & 1983 World Cup winning member Sh Yashpal Sharma.
He had an illustrious career & was India’s second-highest run getter at the 1983 World Cup. He was also an umpire and national selector. His contribution won’t be forgotten.
ॐ शांति pic.twitter.com/fhra6UcngV
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) July 13, 2021
Infact way back in 1983 entire country’s heart beat was pumping v high, yashpal sharma ji for sure played a v imp role in getting the cup home. From winning cups to being a cricket expert Sir u have mastered it all. Cricket will Always miss you sir🙏#RipYaspalSharmaJi Om Shanti🙏 pic.twitter.com/LDkXC1cpF6
— Laxmi Ratan Shukla (@Lshukla6) July 13, 2021
