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Terrorist attacks rock Paris: Cricket world express its shock on Twitter
The co-ordinated attacks left over 150 people killed in the cosmopolitan city leaving the world in mourning.
Written by CricketCountry Staff
Published: Nov 14, 2015, 10:34 AM (IST)
Edited: Nov 14, 2015, 11:51 AM (IST)

It was a usual Friday night at Paris and most of the residents were out enjoying themselves welcoming the weekend when horror struck the city. Terrorists, some with AK-47s and some with bombs strapped around them, attacked the French capital. Many residents were enjoying a football friendly between France and Germany, while many were enjoying a concert at a theatre.
The co-ordinated attacks left over 150 people killed in the cosmopolitan city leaving the world in mourning. Many from the cricket world took to Twitter to express their grief over the incident.
We bring you some of the tweets from the cricket world.
The Greatest Threat To Mankind, Is Mankind! #Pray4Paris
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) November 14, 2015
— Wayne Parnell (@WayneParnell) November 14, 2015
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) November 14, 2015
Strength and courage to the citizens of France. #Paris #resilience #prayforparis pic.twitter.com/BuxB0ZG5cb
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) November 14, 2015
Just seen the horrendous news from Paris ..The people who ply this trade are utterly twisted …..
— David 'Bumble' Lloyd (@BumbleCricket) November 14, 2015
Woke up to this terrible news abt Paris attacks…#PrayforParis
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) November 14, 2015
Pray for Paris..https://t.co/s2yK2vHTRt
— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) November 14, 2015
Just woke up and seen what happened in Paris! So very very sad…
— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) November 14, 2015
Terrible news coming from #Paris!! Pray for families affected! #PrayForParis
— Kevin O'Brien (@KevinOBrien113) November 14, 2015
Waking up to horrific news in Paris. Terrible, insane #ParisShooting #ParisAttack. Our prayers for all there.
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) November 14, 2015
Terrible news waking up to…praying for everyone effected #PrayforParis pic.twitter.com/c4k41Ivhq9
— Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) November 14, 2015
Thoughts are with the people of France in particular Paris.
— Nathan Bracken (@NBRACKEN142) November 14, 2015
Sad to see what happened in Paris .To kill people like that is senseless .Our Thoughts are with the families of the victims.
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) November 14, 2015
How can people carry out the slaughter of innocent people people like that ?
It's a sad reflection of the human race !
— Matthew hoggard (@Hoggy602) November 14, 2015
My thoughts & prayers are with the people of Paris tonight #Prayers4Paris
— Glenn McGrath (@glennmcgrath11) November 14, 2015
Disgusting attacks in Paris and an equally disgusting and crass response from this imbecile. What a prick. https://t.co/lhyPQjYs8t
— Graeme Swann (@Swannyg66) November 14, 2015
Saddened and shocked at seeing the news today. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Paris tonight. Stay safe #WeAreWithYouParis
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) November 14, 2015
The worst thing is to wake up to the news of terrorist attack. Deeply saddened! Our prayers are with the people of France. #PrayForParis
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) November 14, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with those in Paris right now #PrayforParis pic.twitter.com/GAmQlTl9OC
— Eoin Morgan (@Eoin16) November 14, 2015
Our prayers and support are with all those who have been on affected in the Paris incident.
— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) November 14, 2015
I am shocked by events in Paris tonight. Our thoughts and prayers are with the French people. #PrayForParis
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) November 14, 2015
So unwarranted … Life is precious given by one and should Only be taken by that same one. #stopthekillings #peace https://t.co/rY93Aj48xQ
— Brian Lara (@BrianLara) November 14, 2015
— Steve Smith (@stevesmith49) November 14, 2015
Sad day!! Thoughts and prayers to people in Paris!
— Neil Wagner (@NeilWagner13) November 14, 2015
Thoughts are with all affected by these horrifying scenes in #Paris https://t.co/xLgZ9EsLaf
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 14, 2015
Paris, my thoughts are with you https://t.co/XMUAJ3GHjE
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) November 14, 2015
#cricketallstars hearing the tragic news after practice, thoughts & prayers are with all those affected in Paris pic.twitter.com/bemZTjmNjT
— Cricket All Stars (@T20AllStars) November 13, 2015
Just seen the madness in Paris. Thoughts and Prayers with all the people there. Shameful
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) November 13, 2015
This is just horrendous! Thoughts with all those affected #PrayForParis
— Matt Prior (@MattPrior13) November 13, 2015
Holy Sh*t. Just seen what's going on in Paris…no way! Apologies for previous tweet! Didn't know! #PrayForParis
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) November 13, 2015
Devastating news about the events that are currently happening in Paris. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. #PrayforParis
— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) November 13, 2015
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