Cricketers Come Together on Twitter to Condemn Kashmir attack
The terrorist attack that took place yesterday in Jammu and Kashmir on soldiers of the Central Reserve Police Force surprised the world. This attack is being considered as the biggest attack of terrorists in the history of Jammu and Kashmir.
At least 44 soldiers were killed in the dangerous attack in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. The convoy was on the Srinagar-Jammu highway when this attack occurred. One of the convoy buses was completely destroyed, and several soldiers lost their lives.
Indian cricketers gathered at the microblogging site, Twitter, to offer their condolences for the death of soldiers from the Central Reserve Police Force who were killed. Here is a look at them.
Gautam Gambhir was one of the Earliest to React, Former Indian Opener
Yes, let’s talk with the separatists. Yes, let’s talk with Pakistan. But this time conversation can’t be on the table, it has to be in a battle ground. Enough is enough. 18 CRPF personnel killed in IED blast on Srinagar-Jammu highway https://t.co/aa0t0idiHY via @economictimes
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) February 14, 2019
Virat Kohli, Indian Captain
I’m shocked after hearing about the attack in Pulwama, heartfelt condolences to the martyred soldiers & prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured jawaans.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 15, 2019
Suresh Raina, IPL Veteran
Appalled and deeply disturbed by the news of CRPF jawans killed in Kashmir’s Pulwama. My thoughts and prayers with the martyrs’ families.
— Suresh Raina?? (@ImRaina) February 14, 2019
Virender Sehwag issued a warning via his tweet, Former Indian opener
Really pained by the cowardly attack on our CRPF in J&K in which our brave men have been martyred . No words are enough to describe the pain. I wish a speedy recovery to those injured.#SudharJaaoWarnaSudhaarDenge
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 14, 2019
Yuvraj Singh expressed his grief, 2011 World Cup Hero
Just read the news on the #KashmirTerrorAttack as was traveling and facing poor connections. Deeply saddened by this cowardly attack and the loss of the precious lives of our brave Jawans. My heartfelt condolences to the family of all our martyrs. #KashmirTerrorAttack
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) February 14, 2019
Mayank Agarwal, Young Indian batsman
Shocked and shattered with the images I’m seeing from Pulwama. My deepest condolences to the families and prayers to those who are injured. #Pulwama
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) February 14, 2019
Rohit Sharma, Indian vice captain
Shocked and horrified by what happened #Pulwama. The day we all celebrated love some cowards spread hatred. Thinking about the jawans and their families. India keep them in your prayers.
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) February 15, 2019
Mithali Raj, Indian women’s cricketer
As the news continues to pour in on the attack in #Pulwama yesterday, my heart goes out to the martyrs, their families, the grieving, in these days of bereavement. Deeply disturbed.
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) February 15, 2019