Pakistan, Sussex observe minute's silence in memory of Abdul Sattar Edhi

Pakistani cricketers pay rich tributes to nation's greatest humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi

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.

Sussex and @TheRealPCB observe a minute's silence in memory of Abdul Sattar Edhi #SUSvPAK #GOSBTS pic.twitter.com/lMvGd5NDxv

— (C) Sussex Cricket 🏆 (@SussexCCC) July 9, 2016

Wearing black armbands, the Pakistan cricket team found a fittingly way to show respect to Pakistan's most influential philanthropist.

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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) July 8, 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) July 9, 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) July 9, 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) July 8, 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) July 9, 2016

Respect #rip pic.twitter.com/5OlrYjZpgy

— Ryan ten Doeschate (@rtendo27) July 8, 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) July 8, 2016

Very sad news a great human being is no more with us #Edhisahab #RIP

— Khurram Manzoor Khan (@_khurrammanzoor) July 8, 2016

We all are saddened on the demise of Edhi sab.he was like a father figure to the whole humanity. #RIPEidhi pic.twitter.com/gC0WatzOAh

— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) July 8, 2016

Allah grant highest level in junnat to Edhie Sahab

— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) July 8, 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 ثناء میر (@mir_sana05) July 8, 2016

He leaves a legacy. Great Humanitarian who helped regardless of race colour or religion. We will miss you Edhi Saab.

— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) July 8, 2016

he shwd us real meaning of humanity, #Edhi sahib was a real face of pak..A great loss for whole country😭 RIP #Edhi pic.twitter.com/tU3U8aQu0j

— Sohail Tanveer (@sohailmalik614) July 8, 2016

Inna lillahi wa inna illaihi rajiun.Eidi sahab jese insnaan Allah k rehmat hoty Hain.ap humesha Dillon me zinda Hain pic.twitter.com/gbd8xYpcSq

— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) July 8, 2016

A big loss of humanity today! Rest in peace Abdul Sattar Edhi 😞 May Allah grant him the highest esteem of jannah!

— Mushy's Fan Club (@Mushtaq_70) July 8, 2016

No amount of mourning can overcome the loss this nation and the whole of humanity has suffered today. #RIPedhisahab

— Umar Amin (@UmerAmin200) July 8, 2016

A huge loss for the whole of humanity إِنَّا للهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ#RIPedhisahab pic.twitter.com/ly4DqBAKBf

— Umar Amin (@UmerAmin200) July 8, 2016

https://twitter.com/shani_official/status/751519600219680769

#AbdulSattarEdhi was one of those people who tried to change Pakistan to make it better. May you rest in peace,no one can fill your void.😞

— Saad Naseem (@officialsaadN) July 8, 2016

انا للہ و انا علیہ راجعون
Today humanity become Orphan,May ALLAH bless #Edhisahab soul!a Great Loss

— Bilawal bhatti (@007Bilawal) July 8, 2016

https://twitter.com/shoaib100mph/status/751511483020959745

Very sad news a great human being is no more with us #Edhisahab #RIP

— Sharjeel khan (@SharjeelLeo14) July 8, 2016

Saddened to hear the passing of sir EDHI , may Allah rest his soul in peace and grant him the highest position in Jannah :) AMEEN

— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) July 8, 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) July 8, 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) July 8, 2016

A shining star has left all of us responsible to carry on the work he lived for. My thoughts & prayers are with #Edhi Sb & his family #RIP

— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) July 8, 2016

May Almighty grant #AbdulSattarEdhi the highest place in paradise, He was one of the true legend of #Pakistan

— Mohammad Yousaf (@yousaf1788) July 8, 2016

Really hurt..please let's say prayers for 1 of this world's greatest humanitarians #Edhi Let's keep him alive by copying his acts n vision

— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) July 8, 2016

inna lillahi wa inallah-e-raji'oon
May Allah give you highest rank in jannah pic.twitter.com/CFKLx31DWk

— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) July 8, 2016

Edhi, the man who lived for humanity. No words can describe his stature. May we all become #Edhi & keep his legacy alive by serving humanity

— Muhammad Rizwan (@iMRizwanPak) July 8, 2016

Great man Abdul Sattar EDHI meets his maker tonight .. We loved him and we always will..
May GOD bless his soul ..travel well sir..

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) July 8, 2016

A person who lived for others n served this nation without any benefit is no more😢. Condolences 2 the Edhi family. Allah grant him jannah IA

— Umar Gul (@mdk_gul) July 8, 2016

Edhi Sahab, the face of Pakistan .. the face of Humanity. You loved and served, unconditionally. No words Sir. #Maseeha #Respect #Edhi

— Mohammad Irfan (@M_IrfanOfficial) July 8, 2016

The world has lost a great humanitarian. RIP EDHI SB #EdhiSahab pic.twitter.com/6qFHv7WYqG

— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) July 8, 2016

Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiooon may Allah accept Edhi saheb's hard work,
give patience to his family and grant him high place in jannah

— Junaid khan (@JunaidkhanREAL) July 8, 2016