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Ahead of the IPL 2025 match between SRH vs MI, both Hardik Pandya and Pat Cummins shared their heartfelt condolences to those affected by the terrorist attacks in Pahalgam.
Hardik Pandya (L) and Pat Cummins (R) – Screengrab
Both Hardik Pandya and Pat Cummins, the captains of Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad, respectively, commented at the toss regarding the recent terrorist attacks that took place in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.
All the players from both teams are seen wearing black armbands, which are worn to pay respect to the victims that were affected by this catastrophe.
“I would like to firstly pass my condolences to the victims of the terrorist attack. We as a team and a franchise condemn any such attacks,” said Pandya.
“It has been heartbreaking for us as well, our thoughts are with the victims and their families,” said SRH skipper Cummins.
At least 26 civilians were shot dead, with several others injured, by terrorists who opened fire in the popular tourist location in South Kashmir
The Resistance Front (TRF), which is a part of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group, claimed responsibility for the attack. The attack has drawn strong condemnation from across the world.
Ahead of the start of the game, both teams also observed a minute’s silence to pay respect to those affected by the incident as well.
“The players of two teams will wear black armbands and observe a minute’s silence in memory of all those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam,” a BCCI source told PTI.
“As a mark of respect there would be no cheerleaders on the sidelines of MI vs SRH game. No crackers will be burst,” he added.
The BCCI also issued a statement to condemn the “ghastly and cowardly” attack.
“The cricketing community is deeply shocked and anguished by the tragic loss of innocent lives in the gruesome terror attack at Pahalgam yesterday,” BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said.
“On behalf of the BCCI, while condemning this ghastly and cowardly act with strongest possible words, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the berieved families and prayers for the departed souls. In sharing their pain and grief, we stand hand in hand at this hour of tragedy,” he added.
