Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket community took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their support for the Indian Armed Forces. Amid heightened military tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, the Indian cricket fraternity extended their praise for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force on social media. Active cricketers, former players, and Indian commentators shared heartfelt messages on X, celebrating the valor of the country’s forces.
The context of this support stems from the April 22 attack by a Pakistan-based terrorist group on civilians in Kashmir. A group of terrorists opened fire on tourists in Pahalgam, resulting in the tragic loss of 26 lives. The nation was shaken by the terror attack, which prompted the Indian Armed Forces to initiate Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist camps within Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK).
This military action has heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, particularly in the northwest regions. The impact of these tensions has extended to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, with the May 8 match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in Dharamsala being halted midway due to security concerns. As a result, IPL 2025 has been suspended for a week.
Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and other players praise the Indian Armed Forces on X
After the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended IPL 2025 on the morning of May 9 due to security concerns, several players from the IPL 2025 took to X to express their admiration for the Indian Armed Forces. Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel all posted messages on their official X accounts.
Rohit Sharma tweeted: “With every passing moment, and with every decision made, I feel an immense sense of pride for our Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy. Our warriors stand tall for our nation’s pride. It’s crucial for every Indian to be responsible and avoid spreading or believing fake news. Stay safe, everyone!” Sharma, who recently announced his retirement from Test cricket, shared his thoughts alongside other tweets from players.
With every passing moment, with every decision taken I feel extremely proud of our Indian Army, Indian Airforce & Indian Navy. Our warriors are standing tall for our nation’s pride. It’s important for every Indian to be responsible and refrain from spreading or believing any fake…
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) May 9, 2025
Grateful to our armed forces for their courage and bravery. We salute them and remain forever in their debt for everything that they do to keep us safe 🇮🇳
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) May 9, 2025
Proud and grateful to our armed forces for the courage and sacrifices they’ve made. Thank you for protecting and keeping everyone in our country safe. 🫡🇮🇳
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) May 9, 2025
Nation is above all in such times. Our soldiers whose valiant efforts ensure safety to us, and their families who make such sacrifices for the nation, we pray for you and for all. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/LncMD9hGnU
— Shubman Gill (@ShubmanGill) May 9, 2025
India is a peace loving nation. I stand firmly with our nation, with our armed forces. A big salute to the Indian armed forces for carrying out a splendid attack on Pakistani terrorist bases.#OperationSindoor #IndiaFightsPropaganda pic.twitter.com/8QUCEgevjQ
— Axar Patel (@akshar2026) May 9, 2025
The right thing to do. 🙌
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 9, 2025
Can’t play cricket while the country is at war. pic.twitter.com/yqYrA3k3jZ
Respect to our brave hearts for protecting our borders with such strength and stopping the drone attack on Jammu. India stands strong. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) May 8, 2025
The BCCI has decided to postpone IPL 2025 and will make a decision on rescheduling the remaining matches in the coming days. So far, 58 out of the scheduled 74 games have been completed, including the abandoned match between PBKS and DC in Dharamsala. This means that 16 matches are still to be played in the tournament.
Gujarat Titans (GT) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) currently occupy the top two spots on the points table with 16 points each. Rohit Sharma, Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have been officially eliminated from the race for the playoffs.