The Pakistan cricket team observed a minute’s silence in memory of Abdul Sattar Edhi before the commencement of day two of their game against Sussex.
Wearing black armbands, the Pakistan cricket team found a fittingly way to show respect to Pakistan’s most influential philanthropist.
Sussex and @TheRealPCB observe a minute’s silence in memory of Abdul Sattar Edhi #SUSvPAK #GOSBTS pic.twitter.com/lMvGd5NDxv
— Sussex CCC (@SussexCCC) 9 July 2016
Earlier, the nation’s most prolific cricketers took to Twitter to pay tribute to Edhi. In his tweet, Ramiz mentioned how Edhi denied all the propositions of politics, colour, religion and terrorism just by serving one purpose — welfare of humanity.
Edhi RIP end of a great innings. In pursuit of ppls welfare he hit politics for 6, yorked colour & religion,ran out terrorism by direct hit
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) 8 July 2016
In another tweet later, Ramiz wished that everyone could see the world as Edhi saw it.
Edhi donated his eyes ..wish we could see the world the way he did..
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) 9 July 2016
Meanwhile, other cricketers also tweeted condolences for the man who will live forever in our hearts.
A true Muslim & patriot Pakistani.. Always A role model & motivation to all.. A man who lived… https://t.co/AY82gvDr2r
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) 9 July 2016
Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of #AbdulSattarEdhi. Innalilayhi wa inna ilayhi rajaeoon.A great man & inspiration. A national loss
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) 8 July 2016
No one lives for ever but Edhi Shaib legacy will live on forever. What a privilege it was to have you in our life Sir #RIP #AbdulSattarEdhi
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) 9 July 2016
Respect #rip pic.twitter.com/5OlrYjZpgy
— Ryan ten Doeschate (@rtendo27) 8 July 2016
Action speaks louder than the words. A silent Leader, Hero and Inspiration to many. Huge loss. #Edhi #RIP we will struggle for replacement.
— waqar younis (@waqyounis99) 8 July 2016
Thank you Edhi Sahab for standing up for humanity and devoting your entire life for the cause. #Heroesneverdie pic.twitter.com/8EZBmzshae
— Sana Mir (@mir_sana05) 8 July 2016
انا للہ و انا علیہ راجعون
Very Sad to Hear about #Edhisahab, Words are too small to Talk about Him!no body served Humanity better then Him.— Misbah Ul Haq (@captainmisbahpk) 8 July 2016
Edhi was the most selfless, modest, dedicated humanitarian of Pakistan. The Nobel Committee should recognise him in death if not in life.
— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) 8 July 2016
