Cricket stars pay tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant

The cricketing world is mourning the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant today after the 41-year-old was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday, that also claimed the life of his 13-year-old daughter.
And some of cricket’s biggest names have taken to social media to pay tribute to the LA Lakers hero.
A true legend of the sporting world!
Rest In Peace dear Kobe and his daughter. May the family have immense strength to overcome this sad time. #RIPLegend pic.twitter.com/N8WDGZCHK1
— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) January 26, 2020
Like everyone, I’m stunned, shocked and saddened to hear the horrific news about Kobe Bryant and his 13 year old daughter who died in a helicopter crash. Thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this extremely sad time ! #RIPKobeBryant
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) January 26, 2020
Shocked to hear that Kobe Bryant has passed away ! Such a great basketball player has just gone like this , makes us realise life is so vulnerable . RIP legend 🙏
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) January 26, 2020
Gone too soon. Rest in peace legend. #KobeBryant 👑 pic.twitter.com/zU1FZrXri8
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) January 27, 2020
Heroes come and go legends live forever. But this still hurts like hell. Very sad day. #RIPKobeBryant you inspired us all. God be with all the families who lost their love ones
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) January 27, 2020
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