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The Indian subcontinent is currently mourning the recent tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, which left 28 innocent lives dead. However, since the attack on Tuesday, April 22, the Indian government has taken several stringent actions. In the wake of these attacks, former India cricketer and legend Sunil Gavaskar also let an emotional outburst on live television.
Speaking during live telecast of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Gavaskar issued a strongly worded condemnation, dropping a scathing rebuke. "I just wanna ask a question to all the perpetrators, and all those who backed them (the terrorists), their handlers - What has all this fighting achieved?", he said.
"For the last 78 years, not one millimetre of land has exchanged hands, is it? So, for the next 78,000 years, nothing is going to change. So why don't we live in peace instead and make our country strong? So that is my appeal," the 75-year-old further added, while speaking on Star Sports.
BCCI condemns gruesome terror attack in Pahalgam
Notably, in the aftermath of the horrific attack, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary, Devajit Saikia also issued a powerful statement. In a statement shared on Wednesday, April 23, Saikia wrote, “The cricketing community is deeply shocked and anguished by the tragic loss of innocent lives in the gruesome terror attack at Pahalgam yesterday. On behalf of the BCCI, while condemning this ghastly and cowardly act with strongest possible words, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the departed souls. In sharing their pain and grief, we stand hand in hand at this hour of tragedy.”
The BCCI also reiterated its condolences through its official social handles, writing, “Standing in solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. Prayers for the families who lost their loved ones in this gruesome attack.”
