All of that has outraged Shreevats Goswami; the former cricketer called for the Board to sever all remaining cricket ties with Pakistan after a terrible terror attack in Pahalgam. This gruesome massacre killed over 26 people and injured many others. The incident took place in the Baisaran Valley, a beautiful meadow in Pahalgam, which is about 30 miles southeast of Srinagar. The news of this shocking attack came to light on a Tuesday and sent ripples of grief and anger across the country.
The terrorist organization taking responsibility for this dreadful act is The Resistance Front, associated with the banned outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba. This incident would be marked as one among the most shocking events in this area lately. Many athletes expressed their regret and sympathy over the brutal violence,specification being aroused for peace back to the valley in which they adhere. Schree of cricket-playing years says he thinks it’s high time for India to stop playing cricket with Pakistan.
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However, he wrote in a long post on social media: “And this is why I always say – there is no reason to play cricket with Pakistan. Not now, not ever.” He reminded how, when the BCCI and the Indian government decided not to send the national team to Pakistan, some people cried aloud that sport should rise above politics. Goswami gave expression to his deeper exasperation by sharing his heart full of emotions through words: “From where I stand, killing innocent people seems to be their favorite sport. If this is the way they have chosen to play, then it is time we responded in a way they could understand: not with cricket bats but with determination not to tolerate this anymore.”
ENOUGH!!!! pic.twitter.com/1fF6XUhgng
— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) April 22, 2025
Goswami’s feelings run high. He felt heartbroken recalling his recent trip to Kashmir for the Legends League. He remembered walking through Pahalgam, speaking to the locals, and seeing hope gradually return to their lives. “It felt as if peace had finally joined us,” he said. But now he is broken since the attack has happened and asks how long people will be quiet when faced with such happenings again. “No more. We can’t keep accepting these things,” he said.
India and Pakistan have played no bilateral matches since the 2012-13 season, with the teams now meeting only at ICC events. In fact, to avoid the Champions Trophy on Pakistani soil, the BCCI recently decided to play their matches in Dubai instead of competing in the tournament.
In another post, Goswami urged Indian players participating in the IPL 2025 to wear black armbands for the week in memory of the victims of the Pahalgam attack. He said, “I request all Indian players in the IPL to wear a black armband this week at the very least, in memory of those lost in Kashmir. Play the game, but let the world know we care. Cricket binds millions of people across borders – this small effort can show solidarity and raise ghastly awareness.”
