Team India Cricketers on 2025 Pahalgam Massacre:
In a horrific terrorist attack on April 22 in Baisaran, Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, 26 individuals lost their lives, and 17 were wounded. This act of terror, targeting innocent tourists, has sparked national outrage. Indian cricketers have expressed deep sorrow and many advocate for a firm response.
The cricket fraternity united in sympathy with the victims, standing against terrorism. Cricketers like Shubman Gill, Gautam Gambhir, Parthiv Patel, Aakash Chopra, Manoj Tiwary, Yuvraj Singh, Ishant Sharma, Irfan Pathan, and Suresh Raina voiced condemnation. Head Coach Gautam Gambhir insisted on justice for those behind the attack.
Former captain Sourav Ganguly and Yuvraj Singh deemed the attack disgraceful, underscoring the wrongful nature of such incidents. On social media, Harbhajan Singh emphasized the need for a strong counteraction against terror.
Shubman Gill tweeted, 'Heartbroken to hear about the attack in Pahalgam. My prayers are with the victims and their families. Such violence has no place in our country.'
Ishant Sharma shared: 'Devastated and shocked by the attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam. I love Kashmir's beauty and peace, and this event deeply saddens me. My thoughts are with the victims and families; we must unite against such violence.'
Former cricketer Manoj Tiwary also expressed sorrow over the Pahalgam attack, tweeting, 'My condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. This tragedy is unbearable.'
Parthiv Patel appeared anguished by the Pahalgam incident. He tweeted, 'Shocked and angered by what happened in Kashmir today. Justice will be served. It's hard to fathom what has happened. Praying for the departed souls.'
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Gautam Gambhir, Team India's Head Coach, tweeted: 'For those who lost loved ones, prayers go out to their families. Those responsible will pay the price. India will respond.'
Sixer King Yuvraj Singh expressed being stunned by the terrorist act in Pahalgam. He tweeted, 'Saddened by the attack on tourists. Praying for strength for the victims and their families. We unite in hope and humanity.'
Former cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra tweeted, 'What happened in Pahalgam is horrific and tragic. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. 🕉️ Peace. I hope those responsible (and their supporters) are caught and strictly punished.'
Irfan Pathan responded to the disgraceful act, tweeting, 'Whenever an innocent loses life, humanity suffers. Hearing and seeing what happened in Kashmir is heartbreaking. I was just there, and this pain feels so personal.'
Star cricketer Suresh Raina directly mentioned Pakistan in this matter, tweeting, 'Heartbroken by the terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. I strongly condemn this cowardly act by Pakistan-supported terrorists. India stands united with our brave forces against terrorism. Justice will be served.'
Remarkably, this terrorist attack took place at a popular tourist spot in Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam, Anantnag, South Kashmir. At around 2:45 PM, six terrorists launched an attack on tourists, leading to the tragic demise of 26 out of 45 tourists.
