Cricketers take to Twitter to pay tribute to late Rajinder Goel

06/22/2020

Domestic cricket stalwart Rajinder Goel, highest wicket-taker in the history of Ranji Trophy, on Sunday, passed away, aged 77. Goel is widely regarded as the finest bowler to have never played for the country & cricketers across India took to Twitter to pay their respects to the legendary spinner.

Here is how cricketers paid their tributes to the legendary Rajinder Goel

A very simple, humble man. Highest wicket taker in his last first class season. 750 First- class wickets but never played for India. Was India’s loss. Rajinder Goel ji ko vinamra Shraddhanjali. Om Shanti
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)

R.I.P🙏🙏

His Ranji Trophy records speaks for itself. 750 wickets and a staggering career over twenty years. A legend of Indian first class cricket. RIP Rajinder Goel ji.🙏🙏
— K L Rahul (@klrahul11)

Rest in peace Rajinder Goel Sir. My thoughts and prayers with the family. God bless your soul 🙏
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25)

RIP ji. Master of his craft. Killer line & length in our terrain. Humility personified. Condolences to the entire family 🙏
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc)

His numbers speak for his greatness! R.I.P sir

Rest in peace Rajinder Goel ji 🙏🏻

One of the finest players in the domestic circuit. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88)

Thank you for inspiring a generation of cricketers. RIP sir
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18)

Man with the most Ranji Trophy wickets & a domestic stalwart Rajinder Goel is no more. Picked 750 First-Class wickets yet never played for India. A dacoit wrote to him congratulating him on picking 600 Ranji Trophy wickets. Goel ji was happy & even replied to him sir
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif)

R.I.P Legend! :|

We've lost a legend in Rajinder Goel Ji. Him being the highest wicket-taker in the history of Ranji Trophy, speaks volumes about the career he had. Wishing all the strength to his family and loved ones. 🙏🏼
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli)

Saddened to hear about the passing away of Rajinder Goel ji! He was a stalwart of Indian Domestic Cricket picking up more than 600 wickets in the Ranji Trophy.

May his soul Rest in Peace and my heartfelt condolences to his near and dear ones. 🙏🏼
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt)

May his soul rest in peace🙏

Rest in peace Sir🙏Was lucky 2 click this picture wit u. My Childhood Coach will always share stories about ur skill nd how good u were nd unlucky not 2 play 4 India🇮🇳It was a special moment 4 me wen I met u in person.Condolence 2 ur families nd friends🙏
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj)