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Hardik, Gill, Surya Lead Tributes As Cricketers Mourn On Pahalgam Terror Attack

Soumyajit Dutta

Shubman Gill and Sachin Tendulkar [Source: @GillPrince07/X]Shubman Gill and Sachin Tendulkar [Source: @GillPrince07/X]

The serene valleys of Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir were shattered by terror on Tuesday, April 22, when militants opened fire on tourists in the picturesque Baisaran Valley, turning a day of joy into unimaginable tragedy. At least 26 lives, including those of two foreign nationals, were lost in one of the deadliest attacks in Kashmir’s recent history. 

The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, has been linked to the assault. As the nation reeled from the horror, India’s cricketing fraternity joined citizens nationwide in mourning the lives lost. Prominent players took to social media to express grief, condemn the violence, and stand in solidarity with victims’ families.

Cricket Community Mourns The Terror Attack

Shubman Gill, the young batting sensation, shared an emotional note. "Heartbreaking to hear about the attack in Pahalgam. My prayers are with the victims and their families. Violence like this has no place in our country,” in his X (formerly Twitter) post. 

Veteran World Cup winner Yuvraj Singh echoed the sentiment, urging unity, "Deeply saddened by the attack on tourists in Pahalgam. Praying for the victims and for the strength of their families 🙏🏻 Let us stand united in hope and humanity."

Former opener Virender Sehwag condemned the attack starkly. "Deeply pained to hear of the reprehensible terrorist attack on innocent tourists in #Pahalgam. My heart goes out to those who have lost their loved ones. Prayers for the injured 🙏🏼"

Other cricketers, including Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan, also voiced their anguish alongside Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya who will be playing today for Mumbai Indians against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

My heart goes out to family members of all those who lost their lives in dastardly attack. This can't be forgiven. #Pahalgam

Every time an innocent life is lost, humanity loses. It’s heartbreaking to see and hear about what happened in Kashmir today. I was just there couple of days ago — this pain feels too close.

Gautam Gambhir, India's coach also voiced condemnation against this barbarism, "Praying for the families of the deceased. Those responsible for this will pay. India will strike. #Pahalgam"

Shocked and angry to hear what happened in Kashmir today. While those responsible will be punished, and I’m sure they will, right now there’s a numb disbelief at the terrible acts and the manner in which it all happened. Praying for the souls of those who lost their lives in Pahalgam. 🙏

My thoughts and prayers with the families who lost their lives in pehelgaum .. severe action needs to be taken against the culprits ..by the Govt of india .. none to be spared ..

Heartbreaking to hear about the tragic attack in Pahalgam. Innocent lives lost to senseless violence. Praying for strength and peace for the affected families. Let's stand together against hate. #Pahalgam

Devastated by the news of cowardly attack in Pahalgam. Let us stand united against terrorism and pray for strength and justice for families of victims.

Devastated by the news from Pahalgam. My thoughts are with those affected and their families.

The God Of Cricket and Virat Kohli intervened too, to mourn the loss of lives in the bizarre attack. Taking to his social media account, Tendulkar wrote, "Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic attacks on innocent people in Pahalgam. The affected families must be going through an unimaginable ordeal – India and the world stand united with them at this dark hour, as we mourn the loss of lives and pray for justice."

“Deeply saddened by the heinous attack in Pahalgam on innocent people. Heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. Praying for peace and strength to families of all those who lost their lives and justice to be served for this cruel act,” Kohli posted on his official Instagram profile.

The collective outcry from the sporting community underscores a nation’s shared grief and resolve. As Jammu and Kashmir observed a rare shutdown to mourn the lives lost, the cricketers’ messages amplified a universal call for peace and solidarity.