Yashpal Sharma's contribution to Indian cricket will always be remembered, says Sachin Tendulkar

Yashpal Sharma, who was part of the Indian team that won the 1983 World Cup, died of cardiac arrest on Tuesday morning.

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to former batsman Yashpal Sharma, who died of cardiac arrest on Tuesday morning. Tendulkar said that he has "fond memories" of watching Yashpal bat in the 1983 World Cup. Shocked and deeply pained by the demise of Yashpal Sharma ji. Have fond memories of watching him bat during the 1983 World Cup. His contribution to Indian cricket shall always be remembered.My sincere condolences to the entire Sharma family. pic.twitter.com/WBQ6ng2x8I "Shocked and deeply pained by the demise of Yashpal Sharma ji. Have fond memories of watching him bat during the 1983 World Cup. His contribution to Indian cricket shall always be remembered. My sincere condolences to the entire Sharma family," Tendulkar said in a tweet.