Former South African cricket captain FAF du Plessis expressed a shock at the death of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was deadly shot on Wednesday in Utah.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) du Plesis wrote: “Rip Charlie Kirk. I will never understand America and why everyone can only have a weapon.”
Kirk, the key ally of US President Donald Trump And the co -founder of Turning Point US was killed by a single shot, adding nearly 3,000 people at Utah Valley University. As stated by Reuters, the authorities said the shot came from the roof sniper of the nest and caused an extensive fall.
The reaction of DU Plessise drew attention to the cutting of political lines and instead focused on the culture of the country’s weapons. A forty -year -old man who led South Africa in all three formats and is currently active on the T20 franchise circuit. Played for the capital of Delhi Royal Challengers Bengalur also led in the Premier League.
The former captain emphasized wider social problems outside cricket. His post has repeated the feelings of many global athletes and public personalities that questioned the easy availability of firearms in America.
The former boxing champion Ryan Garcia was also among other athletes who shared his response to social media reports.
“You feel silence in the air, you can feel a moment of silence in heaven for Charlie Kirk. Rest Charlie Kirk,” he wrote.
Another boxing star, Jake Paul, also shared her views on it. “Charlie Kirk was shot for telling the truth.
New York Yankees, one of the most famous baseball teams in the US, also had a moment of silence in memory of Charlie Kirk.
For du Plesis and other athletes, the incident emphasized concerns shared by many outside America. His words – questioning why weapons remain so accessible – emphasized how the tragedies resonate globally and achieve far beyond politics for sport and public life.
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Published:
Aaryansehi Mohan
Published on:
September 11, 2025
