Mumbai, April 10 (Cricketnmore): Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday said he was "shaken" by the fire at a Kerala temple that left nearly 100 people dead.

"Shaken by the tragic news of Kollam (temple). Thoughts and prayers go out to those affected. May God give us strength and resolve to bear this loss," he tweeted.

At least 96 people were killed and over 300 injured when celebratory fireworks led to a massive fire at Paravur town's Puttingal temple, about 60 km from Thiruvananthapuram.

Agency.

Advertisement

About the Author

Saurabh Sharma
An ardent cricket fan, Saurabh is covering cricket for last 12 years. He has started his professional journey with the Hindi publication, Navbharat Times (Times of India Group). Later on, he moved to TV (Sadhna News). In 2014, he joined Cricketnmore. Currently, he is serving as the editor of cricketnmore.com. His grasp on cricket statistics and ability to find an interesting angle in a news story make him a perfect fit for the online publishing business. He is also acting as a show producer for our ongoing video series - Cricket Tales, Cricket Flashback, & Cricket Trivia Read More
Latest Cricket News