Indian cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar has strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, that claimed the lives of 26 innocent tourists on April 22. Speaking ahead of the IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals, Gavaskar delivered a heartfelt message urging peace and questioning the senseless violence.

Gavaskar asked the masterminds behind the attack a powerful question: “What has all this fighting achieved?” He expressed his grief and solidarity with the victims’ families, adding that such brutality only deepens the nation’s wounds without serving any meaningful purpose.

The Pahalgam attack has drawn comparisons to some of India’s darkest moments in recent history, including the 2008 Mumbai attacks and the 2019 Pulwama tragedy, sparking a national outcry and widespread mourning.

As a mark of respect, the April 23 IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians in Hyderabad began with a minute’s silence. Players and umpires also wore black armbands to honour the victims. The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) suspended all in-match entertainment during the game no music, fireworks, cheerleaders, or DJs were present.

Adding to the show of unity, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla reaffirmed India’s firm stand against terrorism, stating that India will not engage in any bilateral cricket series with Pakistan going forward.

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