'The world will miss your humour'- Cricket fraternity offers condolences on Comedy King Raju Srivastava's demise

The entertainment industry lost a rare gem on Wednesday after Raju Srivastava breathed his last breath in AIIMS Delhi. The Great Indian Laughter Challenge star was 58 when he said goodbye to the world. He had suffered a heart attack on August 10th following which the comedian was admitted to the hospital.

The same day he underwent angioplasty but his condition deteriorated even further and he fell into a coma. His family members were barred from meeting the comedian for many days but hopes were alive for his recovery. At 10:20 AM on Wednesday 21st September however, the legendary comedian was declared dead by the doctors, following a 41-day struggle at the hospital.

His wife Shikha Srivastava who was unconsolable said, "I am not able to talk right now. What can I share or say now? He fought very hard, I was really hoping and praying to see him come out of this. But, that has not happened. All I can say is that he was a true fighter."

Dipoo Srivastava, Raju’s brother confirmed the news with PTI saying, "I got a call from the family about half an hour ago saying he is no more. It is really unfortunate news. He was fighting in the hospital for over 40 days.”

Given the impact, Raju’s comedy had made on everyone’s life many took to social media to pay their condolences. The Cricket fraternity also came together to bid farewell to one of the most important comedians in the country. Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, Gautam Gambhir and many others wrote heartfelt notes for the comedic genius on Twitter.

Here's how the cricket fraternity reacted to Raju Srivastava's death:

Om Shanti, Raju Bhai. A genuine comedian who made people laugh with clean humour and sharp observation. Condolences to his family and fans. #RajuSrivastav pic.twitter.com/HUzaWfhwgi

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 21, 2022

राजू जी, आप कभी भुलाये नहीं जाएँगे…जब भी हम हँसेंगे, आप याद आएँगे। ॐ शांति। #RajuSrivastav

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 21, 2022

Saddened to hear the tragic news of Raju Srivastav’s demise. May God bless his soul. You will be in our hearts forever. My condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/bbeBQaCug2

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) September 21, 2022

Extremely saddened to hear the demise of the legend of stand up comedy #RajuSrivastava You made the entire nation smile. Deepest Condolences to family & friends. Om Shanti 🙏

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) September 21, 2022

Thank you for making us laugh and brining a smile on our face. RIP #RajuSrivastava 🙏 Sending my condolences to his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/H90xXDL8Tz

— Krunal Pandya (@krunalpandya24) September 21, 2022

He was loved by everyone. I Will miss him #rajushrivastav

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 21, 2022

Saddened by the demise of Shri Raju Srivastava! He will be remembered for enthralling the audience with his unique style of observation & clean comedy. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/DELRoJkFCN

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) September 21, 2022

It’s sad that the one who made us laugh out loud had to experience a tragic end himself.

Gone to soon #RajuSrivastav ji. The world will miss your humour.

My deepest condolences to his family 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/3MKOaldEcK

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) September 21, 2022