On Thursday (14 February), a suicide bomber attacked with an explosive-laden vehicle into a CRPF bus in Pulwama district (Jammu and Kashmir). More than 40 soldiers have lost their lives, and many are critically injured. The Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed carried out that attack.
The whole world has condemned on that coward incident. The Indian cricket family have also cried out over that incident and came out to support the Indian soldiers.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma shocked
The Indian skipper Virat Kohli posted on his official Twitter account, “I’m shocked after hearing about the attack in Pulwama, heartfelt condolences to the martyred soldiers & prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured jawaans.”
I’m shocked after hearing about the attack in Pulwama, heartfelt condolences to the martyred soldiers & prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured jawaans.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 15, 2019
The Indian limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma wrote on his official Twitter account, “Shocked and horrified by what happened #Pulwama. The day we all celebrated love some cowards spread hatred. Thinking about the jawans and their families. India keep them in your prayers.”
Shocked and horrified by what happened #Pulwama. The day we all celebrated love some cowards spread hatred. Thinking about the jawans and their families. India keep them in your prayers.
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) February 15, 2019
Deeply saddened and disturbed by the news: Shikhar Dhawan
Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan wrote, “Deeply saddened and disturbed by the news. I condemn the terror attack in #Pulwama. My condolences to the families of the jawans who sacrificed their lives.”
Deeply saddened and disturbed by the news. I condemn the terror attack in #Pulwama. My condolences to the families of the jawans who sacrificed their lives.
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) February 14, 2019
Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan have also come up with saddened messages
Suresh Raina wrote, “Appalled and deeply disturbed by the news of CRPF jawans killed in Kashmir’s Pulwama. My thoughts and prayers with the martyrs’ families.”
Appalled and deeply disturbed by the news of CRPF jawans killed in Kashmir’s Pulwama. My thoughts and prayers with the martyrs’ families.
— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) February 14, 2019
The off-spinner Harbhajan Singh wrote, “My heart goes out for our Jawans who lost their lives as martyrs to save our country! condolences to all the families who today lost a son, husband, father or brother.. as a nation we cry.. as a nation we unite!”
My heart goes out for our Jawans who lost their lives as martyrs to save our country! condolences to all the families who today lost a son, husband, father or brother.. as a nation we cry.. as a nation we unite! #pulwamaattack
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) February 14, 2019
The Indian left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan posted, “Really Saddened to hear abt the attack in #Pulawama on #CRPFConvoy wishing speedy recovery to those who got injured”
Really Saddened to hear abt the attack in #Pulawama on #CRPFConvoy wishing speedy recovery to those who got injured
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 14, 2019
Virender Sehwag: Sudhar Jaao Warna Sudhaar Denge
The former explosive Indian opener Virender Sehwag wrote, “Really pained by the cowardly attack on our CRPF in J&K in which our brave men have been martyred . No words are enough to describe the pain. I wish a speedy recovery to those injured.
#SudharJaaoWarnaSudhaarDenge”
Really pained by the cowardly attack on our CRPF in J&K in which our brave men have been martyred . No words are enough to describe the pain. I wish a speedy recovery to those injured.#SudharJaaoWarnaSudhaarDenge
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 14, 2019
Gautam Gambhir wants to talk differently with the separatists
On the other hand, another former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir wrote, “Yes, let’s talk with the separatists. Yes, let’s talk with Pakistan. But this time conversation can’t be on the table, it has to be in a battle ground. Enough is enough. 18 CRPF personnel killed in IED blast on Srinagar-Jammu highway”
Yes, let’s talk with the separatists. Yes, let’s talk with Pakistan. But this time conversation can’t be on the table, it has to be in a battle ground. Enough is enough. 18 CRPF personnel killed in IED blast on Srinagar-Jammu highway https://t.co/aa0t0idiHY via @economictimes
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) February 14, 2019
Mohammad Kaif and VVS Laxman also posted their sad thought
The former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif wrote, “Really pained to hear about the attack on our #CRPF men who have been martyred in the attack in J&K. I pray the coward attackers are taught a lesson at the earliest.”
Really pained to hear about the attack on our #CRPF men who have been martyred in the attack in J&K. I pray the coward attackers are taught a lesson at the earliest.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 14, 2019
The former Test specialist Indian batsman VVS Laxman also came with a sad tweet. He wrote, “Sad and pained to hear about the dastardly attack on our brave CRPF men in #Pulwama in which many of our jawans have been martyred . I pray for a quick and speedy recovery of those injured in the attack.”
Sad and pained to hear about the dastardly attack on our brave CRPF men in #Pulwama in which many of our jawans have been martyred . I pray for a quick and speedy recovery of those injured in the attack.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 14, 2019
Woke up to the terrible terrible news: Aakash Chopra
Another former Indian Test specialist opener Aakash Chopra woke up with the terrible news. He wrote, “Woke up to the terrible terrible news. Thoughts and prayers with the soldiers and their families. #PulawamaTerrorAttack”
Woke up to the terrible terrible news. Thoughts and prayers with the soldiers and their families. #PulawamaTerrorAttack
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 14, 2019
We need to retaliate: Vinod Kambli
Another former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli had strongly criticised that incident. He wrote, “I strongly condemn what happened yesterday to our brave CRPF Jawans in Pulwama. It is absolutely despicable. My heartfelt condolences to all the families of the martyrs. These attacks can’t continue and we need to retaliate. #PulwamaAttack”
I strongly condemn what happened yesterday to our brave CRPF Jawans in Pulwama. It is absolutely despicable. My heartfelt condolences to all the families of the martyrs. These attacks can’t continue and we need to retaliate. #PulwamaAttack
— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) February 15, 2019