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Charlie Kirk’s “American Comeback Tour” was claimed as a series of speaking engagements aimed at mobilising young conservatives on college campuses. On one such visit of the tour was in Utah Valley University, at approximately noon local time Kirk was addressing a crowd of around 3,000 at the Sorensen Center courtyard on UVU's campus, about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City. During a rally there, a single gunshot rang out from a nearby rooftop, striking Kirk in the neck. The shocking assassination of Kirk has sent ripples of grief across the globe, with tributes pouring in from all over the world.
Among the voices of sorrow is Indian cricketer Arjun Tendulkar, son of former Indian Cricket team’s captain and batter Sachin Tendulkar, who shared a poignant Instagram message, "RIP @charliekirk," accompanied by teary-eyed emojis. The 25-year-old all-rounder's rare social media post underscores the far-reaching impact of Kirk's work, bridging worlds of sports and conservative activism in a moment of universal mourning. Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 leaving behind his wife Erika and two young children.
Arjun Tendulkar plays for Goa team in domestic cricket, has claimed 37 first-class wickets so far
Arjun Tendulkar’s tweet tribute has captured attention for its unexpected cross-cultural resonance. Arjun’s father is widely regarded as cricket’s greatest player, Arjun himself is an all-rounder for Goa in domestic cricket, boasting 37 first-class wickets and a recent five-wicket haul upon his return from a seven-month break. Other international figures echoed this sentiment. South African cricketer Faf du Plessis, former captain of IPL's Royal Challengers Bengaluru, posted on X, “RIP Charlie Kirk. I’ll never understand America and why everyone can just have a gun.” Du Plessis's words highlighted broader concerns over U.S. gun laws, a theme amplified by the shooting's timing amid rising political tensions.
Kirk's death has ignited a firestorm of reactions, amplifying debates on political violence, gun control, and the safety of public figures. President Donald Trump, a close ally, was reportedly among the first to break the news on Truth Social, writing, “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie.”
