Pat Cummins, Hardik Pandya condemn Pahalgam attack, wear black armbands in IPL game

India Today

23-04-2025

Australia captain Pat Cummins and India all-rounder Hardik Pandya condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists in the scenic Baisaran meadow on Tuesday. Sporting black armbands as they walked up to the toss for the IPL 2025 match between Mumbai Indians and SunRisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad on Wednesday, the two captains sent their condolences to the families of the victims of the attack.advertisementThe terror attack on tourists in one of the most scenic travel destinations in Jammu and Kashmir shook the country. The terror attack, which is being described as one of the worst in Jammu and Kashmir, took place on Tuesday afternoon when a group of terrorists, dressed in fatigues, opened fire on tourists.Decorated commentator Harsha Bhogle offered his condolences to the close ones of the victims as he presented the toss at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Before the toss, the commentators of the official broadcasters JioStar, including Anil Kumble, Ambati Rayudu and Mark Boucher, observed a minute's silence in the commentary box, remembering the victims of the attack.
"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.advertisementPat Cummins, who received a huge cheer as he walked up to speak at the toss, spoke on behalf of the Australian cricket community while condemning the attack."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," he said.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, 2025All players, members of the support staff and members of the broadcasting team were wearing black armbands in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The two teams were scheduled to observe a minute's silence before the start of the match in Hyderabad.The BCCI also ensured that there were no customary fireworks during the game and cheerleaders performances during the game in Hyderabad.Earleir in the day, Indian cricketers, including the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Shami, condemned the terror attack, calling for swift action against the perpetrators. Former cricketer Shreevats Goswami called for a boycott of all sporting relations with Pakistan.advertisementAustralia captain Pat Cummins and India all-rounder Hardik Pandya condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists at the scenic Baisaran meadow on Tuesday. Wearing black armbands as they walked out for the toss ahead of the IPL 2025 match between Mumbai Indians and SunRisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad on Wednesday, the two captains extended their condolences to the families of the victims.The terror attack, described as one of the worst in Jammu and Kashmir, sent shockwaves across the country. The attack on Tuesday afternoon when a group of terrorists, dressed in fatigues, opened fire on tourists at one of the region's most popular travel destinations.OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO THE VICTIMS: CUMMINSVeteran commentator Harsha Bhogle offered his condolences to the families of the victims while presenting the toss at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Ahead of the toss, the official broadcast team—comprising Anil Kumble, Ambati Rayudu, and Mark Boucher—observed a minute's silence in the commentary box in memory of those who lost their lives.'I would like to pass on the message and condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the terrorist attack. Our team strongly condemns these acts,' said Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya.advertisementPat Cummins, who received a warm reception as he stepped up to speak at the toss, shared his sentiments on behalf of the Australian cricketing community.'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 out to all the victims and the families of those who have been affected,' Cummins said.All players, support staff, and members of the broadcasting crew wore black armbands during the match in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The two teams were also scheduled to observe a minute's silence before the start of play.The BCCI ensured that there were no customary fireworks or cheerleader performances during the game, as a mark of respect.Earlier in the day, several Indian cricketers—including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Mohammed Shami—condemned the attack and called for swift action against the perpetrators. Former cricketer Shreevats Goswami went further, urging for a complete boycott of sporting ties with Pakistan.The attack in Pahalgam was claimed by the Resistance Front, an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba.Visuals from the attack site showed bodies strewn around and women crying in distress as locals rushed to their aid. An eyewitness said that unidentified gunmen opened fire on the tourists from close range, resulting in injuries to several people.Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Tune InMust Watch
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