On Tuesday, April 22, a horrifying terrorist strike shattered the calm of Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

This serene tourist destination was rocked by violence when a group of four to six armed assailants reportedly opened fire on civilians without warning. The tragic incident claimed at least 26 lives and left several others seriously injured, according to local authorities.

The attack prompted an outpouring of grief and solidarity from the Indian cricket fraternity. Players past and present voiced their anguish and offered support to the victims and their families across various social media platforms.

SOCIAL MEDIA REACTIONS

“Heartbreaking to hear about the attack in Pahalgam. My prayers are with the victims and their families. Violence like this has no place in our country,” wrote Shubman Gill.

Heartbreaking to hear about the attack in Pahalgam. My prayers are with the victims and their families. Violence like this has no place in our country.

— Shubman Gill (@ShubmanGill) April 22, 2025

Former India star Yuvraj Singh also reacted, stating, “Deeply saddened by the attack on tourists in Pahalgam. Praying for the victims and for the strength of their families. Let us stand united in hope and humanity.”

Deeply saddened by the attack on tourists in Pahalgam. Praying for the victims and for the strength of their families 🙏🏻 Let us stand united in hope and humanity. #PahalgamTerroristAttack

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 22, 2025

Virat Kohli, visibly shaken by the news, offered condolences and demanded justice for those affected.

Virat Kohli's Instagram story. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ly4Oh59Kz0

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 23, 2025

Team India skipper Rohit Sharma conveyed his sadness by sharing a broken heart emoji on Instagram.

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir posted: “Praying for the families of the deceased. Those responsible for this will pay. India will strike.”

Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic attacks on innocent people in Pahalgam.

The affected families must be going through an unimaginable ordeal – India and the world stand united with them at this dark hour, as we mourn the loss of lives and pray for justice.

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 23, 2025

THE IPL TAKES A STAND!

Beyond the Indian cricket circle, global cricket stars also joined in mourning.

Australia captain Pat Cummins and India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, leaders of their respective IPL sides, condemned the attack and wore black armbands during the toss of the Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

“I would like to pass on the message and condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the terrorist attack. I strongly condemn, our team strongly condemns these cowardly acts,” Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya said.

“Yeah, it’s been heartbreaking to see. From all of us at Sunrisers and also from all the Aussies who are loved here in India, our hearts go to all the victims and the families of all those that have been affected,” Cummins said.

As a mark of respect, all players, coaching staff, and broadcast personnel wore black armbands.

A minute of silence was observed before the match, while the BCCI ensured the atmosphere remained somber, cancelling fireworks and cheerleader performances for the evening.

🚨 Toss 🚨 @mipaltan elected to field against @SunRisers. #MI captain Hardik Pandya and #SRH captain Pat Cummins condemn the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack and pay homage to the victims. #TATAIPL | #SRHvMI pic.twitter.com/qfgPeWpmIF

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 23, 2025