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'83' cast mourns demise of cricketer Yashpal Sharma

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Yashpal Sharma with Bollywood director Kabir Singh/ ANI

The sudden demise of cricketer Yashpal Sharma has shattered everyone. Celebrities from the film industry as well as the sports fraternity are mourning the demise of the iconic athlete.

The cricketer died due to a cardiac arrest on Tuesday.

Actor Jatin Sarna, who will be seen portraying the role of the late athlete in the upcoming sports drama '83', took to his Instagram handle to mourn the demise of the cricketer.

Ranveer Singh, who will essay the role of Kapil Dev in the movie, also paid his condolences by posting a picture of the late cricketer on his Instagram handle with a heartbroken emoticon.

The cricketer was eagerly awaiting the release of Kabir Khan-directorial '83' where his contribution helped in the portrayal of his on-screen character.

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