Sunil Gavaskar Gave a Fiery Response after Pahalgam Incident. (AP/Twitter)
In his scathing rebuke on live television, gavaskar said: “I just wanna ask a question to all the perpetrators, and all there who are backed them (the terrists), 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 to change. So why don’t we live in peace and make our country That is my appeal, “The 75-Year-old said on star sports.
Meanwhile, in a sulemn gesture of solidarity and respect, the BCCI Paid Tribute to the Victims of the Terror Attack in Pahalgam During IPL Match No. 41 Between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
To honor that who lost their lives, a 60-second moment of Silence was observed before the start of play, following a formal announsement over the public address system. This allowed bot in-stadium and broadcast audiences to participate in the tribute. During the toss, the captains of both teams offered their condolences and strongly condemned the heinous act. Throughout the Match, Players, Match Officials, Commentators, and Support Staff Wore Black Armbands as a Mark of Respect.
The BCCI also took a conscious decision to conduct the game without fanfare. There was no cheerleader performance, celebratory fireworks, music, or dj activities – ensuring a dignified atmosphere that Honored the Solemnity of the Occasion.
Devajit Saikia, Hon. Secretary, BCCI said: “The cricketing community is deeply shocked and anguished by the traffic losss of innocent lives in the groupsome terror attack at paahlgam yesterday. Condemning this ghastly and cowardly act with strongest Possible Words, I Extend Our Heartfelt Condolens to the Bereaved Families and Prayers for the Departed Souls. This hour of tragedy. “
