Tweets of the week: #RIPTheGreatest
Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali passed away at the aged of 74, and cricketers tweeted their thoughts about 'The Greatest', with India's players particularly vocal on social media.
Ali died in hospital after being admitted with a respiratory problem earlier in the week. He had suffered with Parkinson's for nearly half his life, and will be remembered for his battles both inside the ring and out.
Rest in peace Muhammad Ali, The Greatest! #RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/qVTIZ8AIY8
— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) June 4, 2016
Great man Muhammad Ali lost his last fight but will be in our hearts for ever. " float like a butterfly sting like a bee" #RIPMuhammadAli
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) June 4, 2016
U sure did make ur days count !! Rest In Peace #MuhammadAli #GreatestOfAllTime pic.twitter.com/SZsAYMYld4
— zaheer khan (@ImZaheer) June 4, 2016
Saddened to hear of Muhammad Ali's death – the greatest sportsman of all times. Ali had great talent, was highly intelligent & courageous1/2
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 4, 2016
Sportsmen have a limited career life span in which they can earn & Ali sacrificed it for his beliefs with courage and conviction.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 4, 2016
An inspiration to all.. One of the greatest sportspersons to have walked on to the earth..#RIP @MuhammadAli ??
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) June 4, 2016
Very sad to hear about Muhammad Ali. RIP sir #RIPMuhammadAli #truelegend #champion
— ajinkyarahane88 (@ajinkyarahane88) June 4, 2016
Shocked to hear about Muhammad Ali's death ! One of the greatest sportsman of all time a legendary boxer , may his soul rest in peace
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) June 4, 2016
I am deeply saddened after hearing the heart breaking news of the legend #MuhammadAli's death. Words cannot describe feeling #DeeplySorry
— waqar younis (@waqyounis99) June 4, 2016
RIP SIR MUHAMMAD ALI.most loveable,respected,biggest champion ever this world have seen.#cassuisclay #biggestsportman #legend # NO1 alwys????
— Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) June 4, 2016
A man who inspired millions and millions of people is no more.The legend of Muhammed Ali will live on https://t.co/tYIzMNdKn2 Sir
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) June 4, 2016
RIP Muhammad Ali. A legend that will be missed. Condolences to his family and friends. #MuhammadAli #RIPAli
— Nathan Bracken (@NBRACKEN142) June 4, 2016
@CobusP23 fast, fast last night I cut the switch, hit the light in my bedroom, was in bed before the room got dark
— mangaliso mosehle (@Mosehle33) June 4, 2016
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