BCCI Sends A Strong Message To Pakistan After Pahalgam Tragedy

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BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla confirmed that India will not play any bilateral series against Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. The two teams haven’t played a series since 2012-13, when Pakistan visited India. India last went to Pakistan in 2008.

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BCCI Confirms No Bilateral Series Against Pakistan After Pahalgam Attack

They only meet in international tournaments, with Pakistan visiting India for the 2023 ODI World Cup. However, India refused to go to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, and the matches were played in Dubai instead.

“We are with the victims and we condemn it. Whatever our government will say, we will do. We don’t play with Pakistan in bilateral series because of the government stand. And we will not play with Pakistan in bilaterals going forward. But when it comes to ICC event we play due to ICC engagement. ICC is also aware whatever is happening they will to it (sic),” he told Sports Tak.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia also expressed his sympathy and condolences over the tragic attack.

“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,” Saikia said.

Sunil Gavaskar Condemns Pahalgam Attack Ahead of IPL 2025 Match

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar also condemned the attack before the IPL 2025 match on Thursday between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals in Bengaluru.

“I send my condolences to all the families who have lost their loved and dear ones. It has affected all of us Indians. I just want to ask a question to all the perpetrators, and all those who backed them (the terrorists), their handlers – What has all this fighting achieved? 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 change. So why don’t we live in peace instead, and make our country strong? So that is my appeal,” Gavaskar said on Star Sports.

Meanwhile, on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a strong message two days after 25 tourists and a Kashmiri were brutally killed.

“From Kargil to Kanyakumari, there is grief and rage. This attack was not just on innocent tourists; the country’s enemies have shown the audacity to attack India’s soul,” the Prime Minister said.

“The time has come to raze whatever is left of the terror haven. The will of 140 crores will break the back of the masters of terror.”

Shifting to English, clearly to send a message across the globe, the Prime Minister said, “I say to the whole world. India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the earth. India’s spirit will never be broken by terrorism. Terrorism will not go unpunished. Every effort will be made to ensure that justice is done. The entire nation is firm in this resolve. Everyone who believes in humanity is with us. I thank the people of various countries and their leaders who have stood with us in this time.”

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