Cricket stars pay tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant

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Cricket365
January 27, 2020

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

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Absolutely devastated to hear this news today. So many childhood memories of waking up early and watching this magician doing things on the court that I would be mesmerized by. Life is so unpredictable and fickle. His daughter Gianna passed away too in the crash. Iam absolutely Heartbroken. Rest in peace. Strength and condolences to the family 🙏

A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on Jan 26, 2020 at 3:50pm PST

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

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Sad day for the sporting world today. One of the greats of the game gone too soon. Rest in peace Kobe Bryant and his little daughter Gianna and the other victims

A post shared by Rohit Sharma (@rohitsharma45) on Jan 26, 2020 at 3:57pm PST

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