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The batting icon and former captain of India, Virat Kohli, gave a moving eulogy to the late business magnate Ratan Tata on Wednesday night. Tata, a Padma Vibhushan recipient, passed away in Mumbai on Monday after receiving treatment in intensive care. His passing had a significant impact on many people throughout the country.
Kohli shared a touching message and a picture of the late industrialist on his Instagram account on Thursday morning, expressing his sorrow. Tata's demise signifies the end of an era, and his contributions to business, society, and philanthropy have been universally recognized.
Virat Kohli's message to the late legend:
Virat Kohli's Instagram story for Ratan Tata sir. 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/fiYZBhnJft
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 10, 2024
Deeply grieved by the passing of Shri Ratan Tata Ji, the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also expressed his condolences. His statement read, "His ethics, leadership, and commitment to society established an amazing precedent for legacy. My sincere sympathies go out to his family. Peace be with you, Sir. The collective sorrow of a people that has long appreciated Tata's contributions to the nation is reflected in Shah's statements."
The BCCI expresses its deepest sorrow and joins the nation in mourning the passing of Shri Ratan Tata ji. His invaluable contributions across diverse fields have been instrumental in shaping India’s growth and success story.
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 10, 2024
His extraordinary legacy, founded on the principles of… pic.twitter.com/wjNvDKNPIX
Born in Mumbai on December 28, 1937, Ratan Tata started his career with the Tata Group as a young executive in 1962. He turned the organization into an international behemoth throughout the years. In 2008, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honour in India, in recognition of his achievements. He also went on to collect other honorary doctorates from prominent Indian and international universities.
According to a family statement, Tata's surviving family members include his brothers and sisters Simone and Jimmy Tata, Noel and Aloo Tata, Shireen and Deanne Jejeebhoy, Leah and Maya Tata, Neville and Manasi Tata, Jamset and Tiana Tata, and others.
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