Indian Cricketers React For Armed Forces Amid Rise In Indo-Pak Tensions

Batting maestros Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma have paid tributes to the Indian Armed Forces amid the rising tensions between India & Pakistan post the 22nd April Pahalgam attack in Jammu & Kashmir, where 3 terrorists opened fire on tourists, killing 26 people. Several other Indian Cricketers have paid their tributes to the Indian Armed Forces.

India ODI captain Rohit Sharma paid his tribute to the Indian Armed Forces on X (Formerly known as Twitter)

Rohit Sharma Tributes Armed Forces On X

"With every passing minute, & every decision taken, I feel nothing but proud of the Indian Armed Forces. Standing tall for the nation's pride. As responsible citizens of India, we should refrain from spreading & believing in fake news, stay safe, everyone." Rohit Concluded

Another Indian legend, Virat Kohli, too extended his support & paid tributes to the Indian armed forces, writing a post on his Instagram.

"We stand with our Armed Forces. I salute my Armed Forces for protecting us through these tough times. I'm forever indebted to their bravery, I salute their families for the sacrifices they make to ensure we sleep well we feel safe. In these tough times, let's support our armed forces & stay behind them like a rock". Kohli Concluded

Amidst the growing tensions between India & Pakistan at the border, the 58th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) played between the Punjab Kings & Delhi Capitals at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, the match was called off midway due to escalations. The crowd was evacuated from the ground, as the venue is close to the border. The BCCI decided to suspend the IPL with immediate effect.

The BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia stated to India Today, that player safety & safety of the crowd is their first preference; they'll cooperate with the Government's directives to plan further course of action.

Devajit Saikia To India Today

"Safety of the players & spectators is one of our top priorities & we'll do anything to keep the best interest of the nation, we'll take a call looking at the situation & cooperate with the Government" Saikia stated.

On Thursday, Pakistan launched missile and drone attacks on multiple regions in India, including Jammu, Rajasthan, and Punjab. India's defence forces successfully intercepted all threats, preventing major damage and casualties. This escalation followed India’s precision strikes a day earlier on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack.