Former Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner Yashpal Sharma passed away due to a massive cardiac arrest on Tuesday at the age of 66. The former Indian batsman reportedly died of cardiac arrest at 7:40 am. He is survived by his wife Renu Sharma, two daughters Puja, Preeti and son Chirag Sharma.
Jatin Sarna, who is all set to play the role of Yashpal Sharma in Kabir Khan's sports drama '83, mourned the loss of the legendary cricketer. Sharig a series of photos with Yashpal, Jatin wrote, "This is not done sir, no not fair and god you too not fair. Yashpal sir can't believe, you can not leave so soon abhi toh paari baaki thi, Abhi toh mulakaat baaki thi aapke ghar aana tha milne mujhe, Saath mai film dekhni thi aapke, aapke expression dekhne thae.. Yash paah yash paah karke chillana tha sabne sabko pata chalna tha kon hai ye sher, sir.... @yashpalsharmacricketer you will be remembered, History will never forget you #83thefilm"
In a glittering cricket career, spanning over the late 70's and the 80's, Yashpal Sharma, who was born in Ludhiana on August 11, 1954, was regarded as a gifted middle-order batsman. In 37 Tests he played for India -- debut in 1979 against England -- Yashpal scored 1606 runs with two centuries (top score of 140) and nine fifties to his name at an average of over 33.
While introducing Jatin as Yashpal back in January 2019, the makers of '83 had introudiced him as, "The fearless batsman who could single-handedly change the game for India. Presenting the next devil #YashpalSharma!"
Smashing away every match with his thunderous batting
Presenting the next devil — #YashpalSharma! #ThisIs83 @jatinsarna @RanveerOfficial @kabirkhankk @deepikapadukone #SajidNadiadwala @Shibasishsarkar @madmantena @ipritamofficial @WardaNadiadwala pic.twitter.com/S2YIKbvbHB— Nadiadwala Grandson (@NGEMovies) January 14, 2020
(Source: Twitter)
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