Former India cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and other cricketers expressed grief over the lives lost in the Ahmedabad plane crash. An Air India flight that was bound for Gatwick in London crashed soon after takeoff from the Sardar Vallabhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad.
As per the official statement issued by the airline, the flight was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals.
Rohit, Virat react to Ahmedabad plane crash
Rohit Sharma shares his condolences to the ones affected in the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad
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Virat Kohli paid his condolences to all those affected by the plane crash in Ahmedabad
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Absolutely heartbroken to hear about the fatal plane crash in Ahmedabad. My prayers are with all passengers, crew, their families, and those affected on the ground.
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) June 12, 2025
Our thoughts are with the passengers, crew and the families impacted by the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash.
You are in our hearts and prayers.— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) June 12, 2025
Absolutely devastated and shocked to hear about the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad. My heart goes out to all the passengers, crew members, and their families. Praying for strength and peace for everyone affected.
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— Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) June 12, 2025
Tilak Varma shared his condolences to those who were affected at the Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash
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Heartbreaking to hear about the crash in Ahmedabad. Prayers and strength to the families of those affected
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) June 12, 2025
Heartbreaking news from Ahmedabad.
Prayers for everyone— DK (@DineshKarthik) June 12, 2025
Heartbreaking news about the #AirIndia plane crash in Ahmedabad. Thoughts and prayers with the passengers, crew, and families affected . May they find strength in this difficult time
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) June 12, 2025
Deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. Praying for strength and peace for all those affected.
— ATR (@RayuduAmbati) June 12, 2025
We are deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash incident in Ahmedabad. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected.
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) June 12, 2025
Terrible news coming in from Ahmedabad. Praying for everyone onboard and their families.
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) June 12, 2025
We are deeply saddened by the plane crash in Ahmedabad. We pray for everyone affected and their families.
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) June 12, 2025
Anushka Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh share their condolences to the ones affected in the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad
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Praying for all affected in Ahmedabad
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) June 12, 2025
— Axar Patel (@akshar2026) June 12, 2025
Air India statement on Ahmedabad plane crash
“Air India confirms that flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an accident today after take-off. The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals. The injured are being taken to the nearest hospitals. We have also set up a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information,” Air India said in a statement on social media platform X.
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