Some very tense moments went by, leaving everyone unsettled. Amidst all this, Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket captain, stood up for the armed forces and urged people to exercise responsibility. On Thursday, Pakistan staged aerial attacks on Jammu and military sites near the western border, with Indian air defenses meeting the challenge. This attack featured drones and missiles, leading to blackouts and alarm sirens in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan.
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Rohit took to X to thank the Indian armed forces and urged everyone to stay safe and not fall to fake news. He shared, “With every moment and decision, I feel very proud of our Indian Army, Airforce, and Navy. Our soldiers are standing strong for our nation.” He further said that the Indians must respond in a responsible manner.
With every passing moment, with every decision taken I feel extremely proud of our Indian Army, Indian Airforce & Indian Navy. Our warriors are standing tall for our nation’s pride. It’s important for every Indian to be responsible and refrain from spreading or believing any fake…
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) May 9, 2025
Because of the tension between India and Pakistan, even cricket got affected. Last evening in Dharamshala, the Indian Premier League was suddenly stopped. The game between PBKS and DC had to be paused after 10.2 overs due to a blackout caused by air raid alerts.
Safety of players and fans comes first, and these issues have surely put a hindrance on the rest of the IPL 2025 season. If the security situation keeps worsening, BCCI might have to review plans for the tournament, said IPL chief Arun Dhumal. “We’re looking into the situation. It’s developing, and we haven’t gotten any orders from the government yet. All the logist decisions will depend upon the situation.
