Rohit Sharma: More than 200 people died after Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8, crashed minutes after takeoff in Ahmedabad on Thursday, June 12. The London-bound plane was carrying 242 people onboard, including two pilots and 10 cabin crew members. This was the world’s worst aviation disaster in a decade, reported Reuters.
Rohit Sharma: The plane came down in a residential area near the airport, crashing into a medical college hostel. Gujarat’s former chief minister, Vijay Rupani, also died in the incident. Meanwhile, one person is confirmed to have miraculously survived the incident.
Rohit Sharma: As the tragedy unfolded, several cricketers took to social media to condole the incident and share their messages for the bereaved families. Virat Kohli wrote on his Instagram story:
“Shocked to hear about the plane crash at Ahmedabad today. Praying for all those affected and thoughts with their families.”
Rohit Sharma: India captain Rohit Sharma also condoled the incident on his Instagram story, writing:
“Really sad and disturbing news from Ahmedabad. Prayers for all the lives lost and their families.”
Rohit Sharma: Here are other reactions from the cricket fraternity on X:
Rohit Sharma: ormer India captain Sourav Ganguly, who recently returned from the UK, wrote:
Rohit Sharma: Ex-India skipper Anil Kumble also took to X, writing:
“Deeply saddened by the tragedy in Ahmedabad. Praying for strength and peace for the families of all those affected.”
Rohit Sharma: Check more reactions on X below:
I am utterly shocked and deeply anguished to learn about the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims and their families who are enduring unimaginable pain and loss. In moments like these, words feel so inadequate, but I hope…
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 12, 2025
Deeply saddened by the Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad today. Prayers for the passengers, crew, and their families.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) June 12, 2025
At least 50 medical students were taken to the hospital after plane crashed inside the medical college – Reports
The plane crash led to the hospitalization of around 50 to 60 students of medicine after the flight crashed into a doctors’ hostel, reported the BBC. The report added that five students are missing and at least two are in the ICU.
