Our Hearts Bleed for Pahalgam: Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Others From Sports Fraternity Condemn Terror Attack in Kashmir

Mumbai, April 23: Following a devastating terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam region, Indian sports icons have strongly condemned the horrific incident and urged the nation to stand united against "hatred and violence". The attack took place in the Baisaran Valley, a scenic meadow situated in Pahalgam, a popular tourist destination about 30 miles southeast of Srinagar. The horrific attack leave atleast 16 dead and 17 injured. Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya Express Their Heartfelt Condolences Over Terror Attack on Tourists in Pahalgam.

Amid widespread international grief and condemnation, Indian sports icnosn have expressed profound sympathy and solidarity with the victims and their families. Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar posted on X.

Sachin Tendulkar's Tweet

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

Star India cricketer Virat Kohli also took to Instagram and shared, "Deeply saddened by the heinous attack in Pahalgam on innocent people. Heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. Praying for peace and strength to the families of all those who lost their lives and justice to be served for this cruel act." Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh and Other Indian Cricket Fraternity Condemns Terror Attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam.

Virat Kohli Instagram Post

Indian hockey stalwart PR Sreejesh posted on X.

PR Sreejesh's Tweet

Condemnation is not enough, justice must follow. Our hearts bleed for Pahalgam. Terror must never win. Prayers for all affected in the Pahalgam attack.

— sreejesh p r (@16Sreejesh) April 23, 2025

Abhinav Bindra Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack

Heartbroken by the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam. My thoughts are with the victims and their families. Terror has no place in our world , we must stand united against hatred and violence.

— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) April 23, 2025

Mohammad Kaif's Tweet

Cricket gave me many opportunities to visit Kashmir - that beautiful part of our country. It pains my heart to read about the killing of tourists in Pahalgam. Praying for peace and normalcy. Those with plans to destabilise India will never succeed. #pahalgamattack

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 23, 2025

Kevin Pietersen Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack

I see flags flying at half mast in Delhi today and rightly so.

Despicable what happened in Kashmir yesterday! 🤬

My thoughts with all those who lost their lives and their families and friends! 🙏🏽

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) April 23, 2025

Neeraj Chopra' Tweet

Heartbroken by the tragic attack in Jammu & Kashmir. Prayers for the victims and their families. 🙏

— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) April 22, 2025

Jasprit Bumrah Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack

Disturbing news about the attack in Pahalgam. Praying for all the victims and their families. 🙏

— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) April 23, 2025

Gautam Gambhir's Tweet

Praying for the families of the deceased. Those responsible for this will pay. India will strike. #Pahalgam

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 22, 2025

Virender Sehwag Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack

Deeply pained to hear of the reprehensible terrorist attack on innocent tourists in #Pahalgam .

My heart goes out to those who have lost their loved ones. Prayers for the injured 🙏🏼

— Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 22, 2025

Yuvraj Singh's Tweet

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

Irfan Pathan Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack

Every time an innocent life is lost, humanity loses. It’s heartbreaking to see and hear about what happened in Kashmir today. I was just there couple of days ago — this pain feels too close.

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 22, 2025

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