Former and current cricketers from around the world, especially Asia, forwarded messages of support and prayers for the victims of a 7.5-magnitude earthquake, which killed over 140 people in Pakistan.
The epicenter of the earthquake was located in Afghanistan, and tremors were felt all the way till New Delhi.
Witnessed the strongest ever #EarthQuakeInPakistan ,Prayers fr all those affected by the #earthquake today.May all be in Allah's protection.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) October 26, 2015
For all those who have been affected in the Earthquake in Pakistan our prayers are with you all.
— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) October 26, 2015
Major Earthquake has hit our mother land Paksitan. All our prays and well wishes are with the families.May Allah protect all of us. Ameen
— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) October 26, 2015
12 Afghan schoolgirls killed in earthquake.Our condolences are with you and your family as well as with all those who have been affected
— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) October 26, 2015
Fakhre Alam, who hosts show for a private sports channel, lost track of the Pakistan-England match after the news.
Have sort of lost the focus on #PAKvENG match...all my thoughts with the people of Pakistan & my heart prayers for everyone's safety.
— Fakhr-e-Alam S.I & S.E (@falamb3) October 26, 2015
Meanwhile, Indian cricketers also expressed concern for their countrymen.
He sensed this one though. Hope everyone is safe. #earthquake https://t.co/T7zAYlZ6rq
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) October 26, 2015
2nd earthquake experience this year. Heart-rate more than slightly elevated.. 🙏
— mark butcher (@markbutcher72) October 26, 2015
Looks like a strong earthquake.. be safe...
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) October 26, 2015
Looks like a big quake. Hope people are safe all over. In Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 26, 2015
Looks like a Scary quake this..God be with those in strife.
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) October 26, 2015
Local celebrities weren’t far behind in sending out their thoughts and prayers, while relaying their experiences of the quake on twitter:
That's the most I've ever felt an earthquake.
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) October 26, 2015
WOAH! HUGE earthquake! #Lahore
— MEESHA SHAFI (@itsmeeshashafi) October 26, 2015
That was one very scary experience, seriously, something I have never experienced before.#earthquake
— Wiqar Ali Khan (@wiqaralikhan) October 26, 2015
Hoping and praying for the safety of all. https://t.co/iJkJw9HyBm
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) October 26, 2015
Dreading the news,nightmare of 2005 reoccurred,bad news kept pouring in for weeks,praying for affected areas.
— Saba Hamid (@Sabhamid) October 26, 2015
https://twitter.com/Nidabutt9/status/658603130410659840
Incredibly long intense earthquake tremor after night of deafening thunder lightening,rain.Praying 4 everyones safety.Allah Reham#Islamabad
— Nadia Jamil (@NJLahori) October 26, 2015
Adding levity to chaos as we ran outside the Apt. was a gentleman who whizzed past me half-singing: 'Angraiyan leti hoon mai jab zor zor se'
— Osman Khalid Butt 🇵🇸 (@aClockworkObi) October 26, 2015
Hope everyone is safe from the #earthquake in #pakistan. May Allah be our protector. Ameen
— Naseer Afridi (@naseerafridiart) October 26, 2015
Can't do much about earthquakes.. Except pray that the damage is minimal. Terrible news.
— Rubya Chaudhry (@RubyaChaudhry) October 26, 2015
Just learnt that the #earthquake has struck #Pakistan, #Afghanistan & #India. Hope you, your friends & family are safe.
— Shafqat Amanat Ali (@ShafqatAmanatA) October 26, 2015
Ya -Allah Reham .. Hope everyone's safe.
— Umair Jaswal (@umairjaswal) October 26, 2015
You can follow live updates of the earthquake here.
Meanwhile, here is a list of some of the biggest earthquakes in recent history.
In case of an emergency during an earthquake, you can follow this guide to assure safety.
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