Legendary Bollywood star Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89 at his residence in Mumbai on Monday, November 24. The celebrated actor had been unwell since November 1 and had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital earlier.He was discharged earlier this month and continued his treatment at home. Following the news of his passing away, several members of the cricket fraternity paid emotional tributes on social media.Former India captain Virat Kohli penned a heartfelt note as he paid condolences to the Deol family. The ace batter wrote on X:"Today, we have lost a legend of Indian cinema who captivated hearts with his charm and his talent. A true icon who inspired everyone who watched him. May the family find strength in this tough time. My sincere condolences to the whole family."Virat Kohli @imVkohliLINKToday, we have lost a legend of Indian cinema who captivated hearts with his charm and his talent. A true icon who inspired everyone who watched him. May the family find strength in this tough time. My sincere condolences to the whole family. 🙏🙏Apart from Kohli, other cricket fraternity members like Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh mourned the film star's death. Here are some of the top reactions:Sachin Tendulkar @sachin_rtLINKI, like many others, took an instant liking to Dharmendra ji, the actor, who entertained us with his versatility. That on-screen bond became stronger off-screen when I met him. His energy was incredibly infectious, and he would always tell me, “Tumko dekhkar ek kilo khoon badhYuvraj Singh @YUVSTRONG12LINKEvery home had a favourite Dharmendra film. He was a part of our growing up and of Indian cinema’s finest years. He brought strength, charm and honesty to every role, and carried Punjab’s warmth wherever he went. Behind the fame was a humble, grounded and deeply human soul.Virrender Sehwag @virendersehwagLINKधर्मेन्द्र जी सिर्फ अभिनेता नहीं थे, एक युग थे। सादगी में सितारा, ताकत में ही-मैन और दिल में सोना। उनकी फ़िल्में, उनका अंदाज़ और उनकी गर्मजोशी पीढ़ियों तक याद रखी जाएगी। एक महान कलाकार, ईश्वर उनकी आत्मा को शांति दे। ॐ शांति #DharmendraHarbhajan Turbanator @harbhajan_singhLINKHeartfelt tribute to Dharmendra Ji — a timeless icon whose grace, strength, and unparalleled charm have left an everlasting mark on Indian cinema. From his powerful performances to his warmth both on and off screen, he touched countless hearts and inspired generations. His films,Several Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises also paid tributes after the film icon's demise.Dharmendra passed away just days before his 90th birthday (December 8). His Bollywood career spanned over six decades, and he featured in more than 300 films."Fatherly figure for me" - Navjot Singh Sidhu's emotional post for DharmendraFormer India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu posted an old picture of himself with Dharmendra. He remarked that the Bollywood 'He-Man' was like a father figure to him.He also stated that the cult classic 'Sholay', starring Dharmendra, would remain one of the greatest Hindi films of all time. The cricketer-turned-commentator wrote:"The most handsome actor I ever saw , heart of gold - ‘Sholay’ would arguably be the greatest Hindi film of all time … fatherly figure for me and a legend forever … strength to his family to bear the irreparable loss."The late actor's last Bollywood film is set to release later this year. He will be seen in Sriram Raghavan's war drama, 'Ikkis'. The movie will hit the theatres on December 25.