'Heroes come and go. Legends live forever'

Kobe Bryant's untimely death sent shockwaves across sport, and the world of cricket was no different

27-Jan-2020

Los Angeles remembers Kobe Bryant after he passed away in a helicopter crash  •  Getty Images

The world of cricket posted their tributes to NBA legend Kobe Bryant on the news of his death in a helicopter crash at the age of 41.

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

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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

Gone too soon but a legacy that will live forever. RIP legend #RIPMamba pic.twitter.com/elbooXcRVF
— Kagiso Rabada (@KagisoRabada25) January 27, 2020

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RIP @kobebryant and your lovely daughter Gianna!! Will always remember ur game on the court..thoughts are with the family # basketball #legend

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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

Saddened to hear about the tragic demise of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna & others on-board the helicopter.
My condolences to his family, friends and fans across the world. #KobeBryant pic.twitter.com/N8B4Tcr4KU
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 27, 2020

"IF YOU'RE AFRAID TO FAIL, THEN YOU'ER PROBABLY GOING TO FAIL."

Absolutely gutting. There will never be another Kobe. A total inspiration on and off the court,Rest easy#RIPMamba pic.twitter.com/3t8wuPqWZS
— Dimuth Karunaratne (@IamDimuth) January 27, 2020

Lost a legend today.
RIP "KOBE BRYANT " pic.twitter.com/Az12CMir4i
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) 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

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Many, if not all of us waking up to this tragic news have been shaken to our core. Reminder of how fragile and short life is, left with many questions and also to be grateful for another day. Prayers go out to their family and the other families affected. Heartbreaking RIP

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Absolutely devastated by the tragic news of Kobe Bryant and his daughter. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans across the globe #KobeBryantRIP #KobeForever #Kobe pic.twitter.com/gPQcfDehUl
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) January 27, 2020

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bryant Family and others involved in the tragedy. Kobe was an icon and an inspiration for many athletes. His unfortunate passing is a loss to world sports. #RIPMamba pic.twitter.com/4nbSBbhW46
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 27, 2020

Can't believe it. For so many, being inspired as kids watching him & the legend he became, the love between him & his daughter - truly heartbreaking on so many levels & another sad reminder of how fragile life is. #BlackMambaForever #RIPKobe #RIPGianna https://t.co/HvLfe1fVt0
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) 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

Watching basketball will never feel the same. The disbelief is unreal #RIPKobeBryant #Mamba4Ever
— Shai Hope (@shaidhope) January 26, 2020

Kobe Bryant died??? One of greatest sportsmen of our time is no more. #RIPKobe
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) January 27, 2020

Gone too soon. Rest in peace legend. #KobeBryant pic.twitter.com/zU1FZrXri8
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) January 27, 2020

Always loved and never forgotten!
RIP #legend @kobebryant

You are forever alive in our hearts . pic.twitter.com/Zl0FMN9ctb
— Harmanpreet Kaur (@ImHarmanpreet) January 27, 2020

The world has lost an icon.
Kobe was one of the greatest of all times.
Deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of Kobe , his daughter and others. Still can't believe it. #RIPMamba pic.twitter.com/xn7YOfXhXC
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 27, 2020

What a legend..
Hope he finds peace wherever he is..!!
Gone too soon.
Rest in peace..!! pic.twitter.com/5Mikaq6IJj
— Paras Khadka (@paras77) January 27, 2020

Such sad news to wake up to. The sporting world has lost an absolute legend! The world has lost an incredible man. Makes you take a moment to think of your loved ones!! #KobeRIP #BlackMambalivesforever https://t.co/HQ6uzJz1nL
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) January 27, 2020