'He was full of life...': Sachin Tendulkar reacts to news of ex-India cricketer's alleged suicide

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar took to social media on Thursday to express his sorrow over the sudden death of his former teammate David Johnson. Johnson passed away after falling from the fourth floor of his apartment in Karnataka. Whether the incident was a suicide or an accident is still unclear. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

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Sachin Tendulkar remembers David Johnson

Reflecting on their time together, Sachin Tendulkar remembered Johnson as a person full of life who never gave up, no matter the challenges. In his heartfelt message, Tendulkar extended his deepest condolences to Johnson's friends and family, sharing in their grief during this difficult time. His words resonated with many, underscoring the close bond shared between teammates and the impact Johnson had on those who knew him.

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David Johnson was 52 and is survived by his wife and two children. As per currently available details, Johnson, who was running a cricket academy near his home, had not been keeping well in recent times.

"We were informed that he had fallen from the fourth floor of his apartment building. He was taken to a hospital but the doctors declared him brought dead," a Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) official told PTI.

"It is believed that 52-year-old David Jude Johnson fell from his Apartment in Kanaka Sri Layout in Kothanur giving rise to the suspicion of suicide," a police official said.

In his prime, Johnson, who played two Tests and 39 First-Class matches, was the member of a formidable Karnataka bowling unit that also featured Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath, Venkatesh Prasad and Dodda Ganesh.

"It is a shocking news as we had played together from our tennis cricket days for a club called Jai Karnataka," Ganesh, also a former India pacer and Johnson's long-time friend, told PTI.

(With PTI inputs)