Indian Cricketers react on social media to Operation Sindoor
India launched Operation Sindoor at late night, destroying Pakistan's Terror Camps. (Photo credit: Twitter)Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy shared his support for the Indian Army’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ on social media.
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Currently playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2025, Varun posted an image related to the operation on his Instagram story. This operation was a military response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.
Several former Indian cricketers also praised the Indian armed forces for their swift and precise retaliation. Players like Suresh Raina, Aakash Chopra, and Pragyan Ojha expressed gratitude and admiration for the Army’s efforts.
Following the Indian military strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar posted a brief but clear message to the global community.
As the Indian Army targeted terrorist bases believed to have trained attackers for violence in India, many in the cricket community, both past and present voiced their appreciation for the armed forces.
Dharmo Rakshati Rakshata
— Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) May 7, 2025
Jai Hind ki Sena 🙏🏼#OperationSindoor
Former opener Virender Sehwag wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Dharmo Rakshati Rakshata (Dharma protects those who protect it). Jai Hind ki Sena 🙏🏼 #OperationSindoor.”
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir echoed the sentiment, posting “Jai Hind” along with an image related to the mission.
Jai Hind! 🇮🇳🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/dTN5Cm8yiX
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 7, 2025
THE OPERATION: DETAILS
Operation Sindoor saw coordinated action across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, using advanced weapons like SCALP cruise missiles, HAMMER precision bombs, and loitering munitions.
The Ministry of Defence clarified on X that the strikes were focused only on terrorist facilities and deliberately avoided any Pakistani military infrastructure. The ministry described the response as “precise and restrained,” aimed at dismantling the network behind cross-border terrorism while avoiding unnecessary escalation.
जय हिन्द, जय हिन्द की सेना 🇮🇳#oprationsindoor 🙏🏼
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) May 6, 2025
Two major blows were dealt in Bahawalpur and Muridke, areas long linked to terror groups Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
According to intelligence sources, around 25 to 30 terrorists were believed to have been eliminated at each of these key sites. In Muridke, Indian forces specifically hit the Masjid wa Markaz Taiba, a well-known LeT base that has often been called the group’s main ideological hub.
#OperationSindoor #JaiHind 🇮🇳👊🙌 pic.twitter.com/JCkgzlDZ3k
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) May 7, 2025
The strikes also targeted a variety of locations, including launch points, training camps, and indoctrination centres operated by the outlawed groups.
Fearless in unity. Boundless in strength. India’s shield is her people. There’s no room for terrorism in this world. We’re ONE TEAM!
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 7, 2025
Jai Hind 🇮🇳#OperationSindoor
India takes a stand against terrorism. भारत माता की जय! 🇮🇳
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) May 7, 2025
Authorities estimate that the total number of casualties could be between 80 and 90, though final figures are still being verified.
After the strikes, the Indian Army posted a short video on X, simply stating: “Justice is served.”
#PahalgamTerrorAttack
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) May 6, 2025
Justice is Served.
Jai Hind! pic.twitter.com/Aruatj6OfA
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