Former India pacer Ishant Sharma recently opened up in a podcast during the Asia Cup 2025, sharing his views on the game and his journey. The 37-year-old, who last represented India in 2021 against New Zealand in a home Test series, continues to stay connected with the sport.

One of India’s most successful fast bowlers, Ishant stands as the country’s sixth-highest wicket-taker in Tests, with 311 scalps in 105 matches, including 11 five-wicket hauls. Beyond the red-ball format, he featured in 94 limited-overs games for India, bagging 123 wickets across ODIs and T20Is.

Although his last ODI appearance came back in 2016, Ishant has kept himself relevant in domestic cricket. He remains an active figure across formats, while also contributing in franchise cricket, most recently turning out for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. His longevity highlights his determination and passion for the game, even without a national comeback.

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Some Important Remarks by Ishant Sharma in his Latest Appearance:

During his appearance on the Raj Shamani podcast, Ishant Sharma touched upon a range of subjects, from cricketing experiences to personal insights. The veteran pacer, who has been part of several historic moments for Indian cricket, didn’t shy away from expressing his honest opinions.

Across the conversation, he shared perspectives not just on the game but also on life off the field. From his journey as a fast bowler to reflections on challenges and the evolving landscape of cricket, Ishant offered plenty of takeaways. Here’s a closer look at five key remarks he made during the candid chat.

• Battling Depression After the Setback of 2013

Ishant Sharma’s 2013 season with Team India was a mix of highs and lows. The senior pacer played a crucial part in India’s Champions Trophy triumph in England, where his breakthroughs and discipline stood out in key moments.

But the joy didn’t last long. Later that year, during the ODI series against Australia at home, Ishant faced one of the most difficult phases of his career. With the series evenly poised at 1-1, India looked set to take the lead before disaster struck in the 48th over.

Defending 44 off 18 balls, Ishant conceded a shocking 30 runs, as James Faulkner hammered him all around the park. Australia pulled off a dramatic chase and went 2-1 up in the seven-match series. Ishant’s figures of 1/63 in eight overs drew heavy criticism, and he was subsequently dropped for the rest of the series, marking one of his lowest points in international cricket.

He said, “ I went into depression for a month. Not depression exactly but I used to cry every day. I was dating Pratima at that time. I shared my feelings with her that I could not with my parents as well.”

He further said, “ She is not only my wife but like my best friend. I used to call her and cry that the team lost because of me. Then we went to South Africa. I did not play the first two one-days and played the third. I was in my shell and was not able to move on.”

• Missing Out on His Biggest Career Dream

Ishant Sharma candidly reflected on his unfulfilled dream of becoming the highest wicket-taker in Test history. Having burst onto the scene at just 18, his early promise suggested he could chase down Muttiah Muralitharan’s monumental 800 wickets.

However, inconsistent phases, injuries, and his absence from the national side since 2021 have curtailed that ambition. Despite his longevity and experience, the milestone now seems well out of reach for the veteran pacer.

He added, “ I mean, there were two or three things. My goal was something else which I couldn’t achieve, like I wanted to have the most wickets in Test cricket. But nothing happens, right? Life hasn’t ended; life has just started. Okay fine, I couldn’t do it, I couldn’t do it. It’s a different thing.”

At present, Ishant holds 311 Test wickets, placing him 34th on the all-time list. Among Indian fast bowlers, he sits joint-second, underscoring his significant but incomplete legacy in red-ball cricket.

• The Nightwatchman Tale Featuring MS Dhoni

Ishant Sharma shared an interesting memory from the iconic 2010 Mohali Test against Australia, where MS Dhoni wanted him to act as the nightwatchman. Though Ishant was hesitant, the role eventually became a defining moment of the match.

Known more for his bowling than batting, Ishant displayed remarkable resilience in the fourth innings. He scored 31 runs from 92 deliveries and stitched together a crucial 81-run stand with VVS Laxman for the ninth wicket. Their partnership played a massive role in securing India’s nail-biting one-wicket victory in a classic encounter.

He said, “ In that match, I was suffering from a knee ache. So I had taken injections. Every session, I took an injection. I was asked to go in as a nightwatchman. I told MS Dhoni, 'My legs are hurting. Please send Zaheer Khan.' He said, 'No, you go and bat'. I said, 'I don't openly talk about it, but it is really hurting' because I had taken injections and bowled as well. I had taken three wickets in the second innings as well. He then agreed.”

Earlier in the same Test, Ishant had already taken up the nightwatchman role, walking in at No. 4 and grinding out 18 runs off 56 balls. While unexpected, his batting contributions in both innings left a lasting mark on the game and showcased his determination in pressure situations.

• Ishant Sharma Names the Wicket He Cherishes Most

Ishant Sharma shared that one of the most memorable wickets of his career came against Travis Head during the 2018-19 Test opener in Adelaide. With the game finely balanced and Australia chasing 323, every breakthrough mattered.

Australia slipped to 84/4 before Head steadied things with a fighting stand alongside Peter Handscomb. Just as the partnership threatened to grow, Ishant struck with a sharp bouncer that forced Head’s dismissal at a vital moment. The breakthrough proved to be a game-changer.

He said, “ I’ll tell you about Travis Head. I got him out in the first Test match (2018-19 BGT). They were chasing, and he was playing well, handling it steadily and controlling the game. At the end of the day’s play, Bharat Arun, our bowling coach, and I were sitting and talking. He used to call me ‘Cardi,’ which is a South Indian thing. Then he asked me, “Cardi, what do you think about Travis Head?”

He added, “ I said, “Pajji, I’ll bowl the first two overs on fuller length, then in the third over, on the fourth or fifth ball, I’ll bowl a bouncer. Then he’ll get out.” When he had settled in, thinking I was just bowling normally, I bowled that exact bouncer in the same over, and he got out. That’s exactly how it happened.”

India eventually closed out the match with a 31-run win, taking the lead in the series. That scalp remains close to Ishant’s heart as it came in a historic campaign where India went on to register their maiden Test series win in Australia.

• Shocking Insight into Gautam Gambhir’s Career

Ishant Sharma shared that current India head coach Gautam Gambhir was one of his strongest supporters during his domestic cricket days with Delhi. He also highlighted the encouragement he received from Gambhir’s longtime opening partner, Virender Sehwag, which helped him navigate the challenges of professional cricket.

He further said, “ There have been different seniors at different stages. When I was playing Ranji Trophy, Gautam Gambhir supported me the most. Then Virender Sehwag. When I played for India, there were so many big names in the dressing room that you were unsure about whom to speak to. You wanted someone with you when you were having a meal in places like Australia and South Africa”

He concluded, “ I approached Sehwag and he said, 'What are you tense about? Let's go'. Sehwag is the kind of senior everyone should get because he is very supportive. If he sees talent in a player, he will make sure that player gets to play.”

The trio—Ishant, Gambhir, and Sehwag—played key roles in shaping India’s dominance in Test cricket during the late 2000s. Their combined efforts and consistent performances were instrumental in India achieving the top spot in the ICC Test rankings. Ishant’s reflections underline the importance of mentorship and support from senior players in building confidence and contributing to team success.

Ishant Sharma recently featured in a Raj Shamani podcast, where he discussed openly various topics of cricket, precisely Indian cricket. During the conversation, the star pacer was asked who is the most exciting young batter in Indian cricket. Sharma, without making any delay, named Yashasvi Jaiswal as the most talented young batter Indian cricket currently has. Ishant also explained why he specially chose Jaiswal as the top most young batsman.

At the age of 37, Ishant bowled promisingly in the previous season of the Indian Premier League for Gujarat Titans. In that season, he got to bowl against multiple young batters, including Vaibhav Suryavanshi. But he chose Yashasvi Jaiswal over any other young batsman. Sharma paid a focus on Uttar Pradesh-born's background. The fast bowler said that Jaiswal has nothing to lose. From the background he belongs to, he witnessed the roughness. So he knows how to tackle hard situations. 

"Toughness—he (Yashasvi Jaiswal) has the natural toughness for his background. When someone has nothing to lose, they can play freely. Pressure on personal performance can be there; once he overcomes that hurdle, that day he will play for the team, not for personal glories. Many people talk about gains and losses; in reality, there is nothing to lose or nothing to gain," Ishant Sharma explained. 

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Yashasvi Jaiswal has definitely something: Ishant Sharma 

He added, "He built himself from scratch and is now playing at this level. He definitely has something that takes him to the stage. If he does not have the capability, then he would not be able to reachthis level."

Yashasvi Jaiswal has played 24 matches and scored 2209 runs at an amazing batting average of 50.20. In these number of matches, he smashed 6 hundreds and twelve 50s to decorate his stats. In T20Is, the southpaw, in 23 matches, collected 723 runs powered by five 50s and one 100 to take his batting average to 36.15.

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Ishant Sharma on Yashasvi Jaiswal's struggle and telling him as the most impressive youngster in recent times✨💪[Raj Shamani] pic.twitter.com/C0PfxJWAaI

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The former Indian bowler, Ishant Sharma, has criticized the fans for showing their bias towards the unselected players during any squad announcement for a series or a competition. He reckoned that selectors go through a hard job of not only picking a player but leaving a player, who is also tremendous in that very job.

During the Asia Cup 2025, many reckoned that the selectors made a wrong decision by bringing Shubman Gill into the squad while leaving Shreyas Iyer, who was in superb form during the IPL 2025 for the Punjab Kings (PBKS) with the bat and in the leadership department.

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‘See, the funda is very simple in our country. Those who get selected are bad, and those who don’t are bad. They don’t talk about those who get selected. They talked about Shreyas Iyer getting into the side, but in whose place. You can actually tell the ICC that they had more players and wanted to take 20 players in place of 15.” Ishant expressed during a recent podcast.

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Gill smashed 35 runs in three innings during the group stage of the event, while against Pakistan in the Super 4 stage of the tournament, the right-handed batter clubbed 47 runs in Dubai. His partnership for the opening wicket with Abhishek Sharma was incredible as Ishant shed light on this discussion.

True words by Ishant Sharma the players who don’t get selected are seen as good & the ones who do get picked are considered bad.
Shreyas Iyer’s fans were outraging over his nonselection in the Asia Cup, but not even once they point out the right player. They were just after Gill. pic.twitter.com/0EdEZAduxC

— LaPulga (@LAPULGA_11) September 23, 2025

“These things are really hard to understand. Yes, you are a fan of an individual. But the most thankless job is that of a selector. Because he has undoubtedly selected one player, but the one he has left out, like Shreyas, is a class player. But again, in whose place would he come? Fans get upset, but cricket doesn’t stop for anybody.” The Delhi-born addressed.

“How can you do favoritism. Numbers are there. Those who are performing are playing, and those who don’t are not getting selected. As I said, people talk about those players who don’t get selected in the squad.” Ishant Sharma concluded that India is just one win away from qualifying for the final of the Asia Cup.

September 2, 1988- birthday of Indian pacer Ishant Sharma, who was once considered the successor of Zaheer Khan. The 6 ft 4 inch tall bowler with long hair and smooth bowling action was meant to be a fast bowler who played over 100 Test matches for team India.

After making a Test debut in May 2007, Sharma quickly became a sensation in the world of cricket. From late 2007 to 2008, Ishant bowled promisingly, especially against Australia. His first Test 5-wicket haul was against Pakistan in Bengaluru, and then he claimed another 5-wicket stat during a game against South Africa. Three matches later, Ishant captured 7 wickets in Bengaluru; this time the victim was the Australia cricket team.

But somehow, the pacer couldn't hold his momentum and started to drop form along with bowling speed. The right-handed pacer's career graph barely remained on the summit according to his potential. With lots of ups and downs, he again and again repackaged himself and delivered on pitch. When he completed 50 tests in early 2013, he had among the worst averages for bowlers with 50 test caps to their name, but the following year he was instrumental in India's famous Test win at Lord's, taking a career-best 7 for 74 in the match.

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He could have offer more

The fast bowlers' last few Test matches with India against New Zealand and England were full of disappointments. Ishant played his last Test match on November 25, 2021. A year later, he was an important figure in demolishing Sri Lanka in their homeland. 

In 105 tests, Ishant Sharma picked up 311 wickets, and in 80 ODIs, he took 115 scalps at an economy rate of 5.72, while in 14 T20Is, he got only 8 wickets. 

Ishant Sharma and Virat Kohli have played a lot of cricket together for team India. Not only the international cricket, both the players take back their friendship back to Delhi days where they player for the Union Territory together. Subsequently, the duo have lot of stories to share to their fans about the camaraderie, one addition to the folklore came in the recent edition of IPL.

Ishant playing for Delhi was bowling to Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Virat had hit back to back sixes to Ishant and followed it up with a cheeky smile. But it was now turn of Ishant to give back and he did so as Virat nicked the next ball to the wicketkeeper’s gloves. What followed next was an absolute example of friends teasing each other.

"When Virat Kohli hit a six at me, it was a very good ball, but only Virat could have hit a six on that. Then he hit six again, and after that, I got him out & I tease him. Then we both laughed about it. But that's the friendship and love between us,” said Ishant.

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RCB end 18 year drought with trophy win

Though Delhi failed to reach the playoffs of the Indian Premier League 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru were on song in the season. They almost outclassed every team and reached the finals of the tournament to face the Punjab Kings. They eventually won the finals by 6 runs and lifted their maiden IPL trophy and ended the drought of 18 years.

Jasprit Bumrah, the world’s No. 1 Test bowler, is once again leading India’s bowling attack in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford. On Day 3, he got his first wicket by dismissing Jamie Smith, who was looking dangerous. Smith edged the ball to keeper Dhruv Jurel, who took a clean catch.

With that wicket, Bumrah created history. He is now the first Indian bowler to take 50 Test wickets in England against the home team. This is just his 1th Test in England, making the achievement even more special.

Bumrah now has his eyes on Ishant Sharma’s record of 51 Test wickets in England. If he takes two more wickets in this match, he will go past Ishant and become India’s most successful Test bowler on English soil. That’s not all. Bumrah could also become the top Asian bowler in England. Right now, that record is held by Pakistan legend Wasim Akram, who took 53 wickets in England. Bumrah needs just four more wickets to beat that mark.

There’s one more big milestone waiting. If Bumrah takes another five-wicket haul in this match, he will have 12 five-wicket hauls in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia). That would break Wasim Akram’s record of 11. With two five-wicket hauls already in this series, Bumrah has a golden chance to create more history and show why he’s one of the best fast bowlers in the world today.

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 Most Test Wickets for India Against England (England)

Short inlength, aggressive, on the body. Ishant Sharma delivered one of the most memorable spells as a fast bowler in the history of India's Test cricket. Ishant's 7-wicket haul destroyed Alastair Cook's struggling England and broke the jinx at the Lord's cricket ground.

July 21, 2014 marked the end of 28 years of waiting for Team India. After 1986, the men in the Blue Brigade pulled off a stunning victory at the 'home of cricket' and their first away win in three years. The tall India pacer's 7 for 74 encouraged India to a 95-run win.

England, well positioned, chose to play one after another reckless shots, which caused them to lose a series of wickets, and in the end, all wickets were down. From 173 for 4 to 223 all out, England's batting explained how senseless batting could drain all the auspicious possibilities.

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Credit goes to few other cricketers as well

If Ishant Sharma's 7-wicket spell is considered the best from India, then Ajinkya Rahane's century in the first innings is marked as the best in the first phase of the game. Rahane's 103-run innings remained as one of his finest knocks throughout his entire career. Ravindra Jadeja's (68) half century also behaved like a catalyst. It was Jadeja's maiden Test half-century in his Test career, and after that, he displayed his own sword celebrations for the first time. 

"Memorable win for us, not many players have played Test cricket in England, their approach was brilliant, it was a fantastic performance", MS Dhoni, then the captain of Team India said after the infamous victory. 

"That last over before lunch, Ishant did not really want to bowl short, I was like, 'You have to bowl it', I turned the other way round. He got his wicket and then it gave him the confidence to keep bowling short, keep attacking the batsman. I think it was a fantastic performance."

The Indian team has entered a new phase as India is up against England under the captaincy of a new skipper, Shubman Gill. Whenever the Indian team has played against the Three Lions in England, we have witnessed some exciting moments.

In this article, we discuss three Indian bowlers who have claimed the highest wickets in testing and challenging English conditions. The bowlers mentioned in the list have showcased ice-cool temperament and used their bowling skills cleverly to outfox the English batters. We discuss these bowlers in detail:

1.Ishant Sharma (51 Wickets in 15 Tests)

Ishant Sharma has bowled well in seaming English conditions as the pacer has claimed 51 wickets in 15 tests that he has played in England against England. During the Lord's test in July 2014, he registered figures of 7/74 in the second innings, helping India win by 95 runs.

Sharma troubled English batters with his swing, pace and bounce as he used his length to good effect. He claimed 18 wickets during the 2018 tour of England and toured England four times.

2. Kapil Dev (43 Wickets in 13 Tests)

Former India all-rounder showcased impressive skills when it came to causing problems with his clever outswingers or leg cutters. He could generate pace even on slow wickets. The former India captain toured England four times with two five-wicket hauls.

He registered his best figures of 5/125 during the Lord's Test in June 1982. Kapil Dev claimed 43 wickets in 13 tests he played in England against England. The Haryana Hurricane, as he was fondly called during his playing days, claimed 16 wickets during India's tour of England.

3. Mohammad Shami (42 Wickets in 14 Tests)

Mohammad Shami has produced some impressive performances with his clever seam movements combined with his pace in testing English conditions. The 36-year-old pacer toured England three times, claiming 42 wickets in 14 tests. 

Shami registered his best bowling figures in tests in England in 2014 when he registered figures of 4/57 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. During the 2018 series, he registered 16 wickets in 5 tests.

India's pace-bowling superstar Jasprit Bumrah has conquered another prestigious milestone in his cricketing career. In the ongoing Headingly Test against England, Bumrah picked up three wickets, accounting for the dismissals of Crawley, Duckett, and Root to become the highest-wicket taker in SENA countries. The 31-year-old registered 148 wickets in SENA countries, surpassing the legendary Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram. 

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Asian bowlers to take the most wickets in SENA countries

Surprisingly, four Indian bowlers find themselves in this elite list of wicket takers. Wasim Akram is the sole Pakistani bowler to feature in this list. Besides, there is no mention of any bowlers from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The figures indicate the legacy that has been left behind by the Indian bowlers and how much of a threat they can pose to the opposition despite being far away from home.

Speaking of the current state of the Headingly Test, India were dismantled cheaply on day two despite a rollicking start on the previous day. The visitors lost seven wickets for only 41 runs and were bundled out prematurely for 471. In response, the Indian bowlers, apart from Bumrah, bowled erratically and lacked penetration. Despite having a little bit of weather around, the Indian pace battery failed to cash in, allowing English batters to milk runs freely. 

Bumrah was the only standout bowler for India, accounting for all three English dismissals. The pacer stood tall as he always does amid dire circumstances, and single-handedly tried to take the attack to the English batters. It took him just six balls to dismiss Crawley early doors, which equaled his wickets tally with Akram. Moving on, he also broke a vital 122-run stand between Duckett and Pope by rattling the former's stumps, getting him past Akram's tally. And in the end, he concluded the day on a positive note for India by dismissing Root just at the stroke of stumps.

On April 22, 2025, a tragic terrorist attack took place in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of 28 people, most of whom were tourists, in the beautiful surroundings of Baisaran Valley, commonly referred to as "Mini Switzerland." The attack was carried out by The Resistance Front (TRF), which is a splinter group of Lashkar-e-Taiba, and was one of the worst attacks since the 2019 Pulwama attack and was targeted at civilians. This attack claimed 24 Indian tourists, two locals, and two foreigners, with more than 20 people reported as injured. The global cricketing community demonstrated a rare and extraordinary act of solidarity as players, boards, and fans sided with the victims and their families and condemned the attack on civilians, stood against terrorism, and expressed a united front.

Indian Cricketers and IPL Teams Lead Tributes

Indian cricketers, both current and past, took to social media, particularly X, really expressing their sadness and anger and supporting peace and the bravery of security forces. Virat Kohli, who captained India previously, tweeted, "Devastated with the news from Pahalgam. My heart goes out to the families of the victims. Violence has no place in our world. Praying for peace and strength for all those affected." Sachin Tendulkar, a cricketing icon, tweeted, "Shocked and saddened by the inhumane act in Pahalgam. My deepest condolences to the victims families. India tands united against terrorism." Gautam Gambhir, India’s head coach, demanded justice, posting, “Praying for the families of the deceased. Those responsible will pay. India will strike. #Pahalgam.”

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Yuvraj Singh called for unity, saying, "Deeply saddened by the attack on tourists in Pahalgam. Sending prayers to the victims and their families. Let’s unite for hope and humanity." Shubman Gill denounced violence, saying, "Heartbreaking to hear about the attack in Pahalgam. My prayers are with the victims. Violence has no place in our country." KL Rahul expressed, "Heartbreaking to hear about the terrorist attack in Kashmir. My thoughts are with the families. Wishing peace and strength." Virender Sehwag lamented, "Deeply pained to hear of the indecent terrorist attack on innocent tourists in #Pahalgam. Prayers for the injured." Irfan Pathan, who was in Kashmir just before this attack, said, "Every time an innocent life is lost, humanity is lost. This pain feels too close."

IPL teams also condemned the violence. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) expressed, "Deeply saddened and shocked… Our hearts go out to the families of the innocent lives lost in Pahalgam." Delhi Capitals (DC) expressed, "Heartbroken by the tragic loss of lives in Pahalgam. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims. #StandAgainstTerror." Rajasthan Royals (RR) stated, "Devastated by the senseless violence in Pahalgam. We stand united with the victims and the families and are praying for peace." Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wrote, "Shocked by the horrific atrocity that took place in Pahalgam. Our deepest condolences to all the families affected. Violence has no place in our society." Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) wrote, "Deeply pained by the tragedy of Pahalgam. Our prayers are with the victims and their loved ones." These posts... dedicated to the victims and families and posted on X... are a demonstration of the commitment by IPL to unity in opposition of terror.

Indian Cricket Board and Fans Respond

Messages also poured in from international cricketing organizations and players. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released a statement: “The BCCI mourns the loss of lives in the Pahalgam attack and stands in solidarity with the victims and their families. Cricket is a sport which unites the masses and we are firmly against such divisive, violent acts.” 

Fans from around the globe took to social media using tweets like #StandwithPahalgam and #CricketforPeace and made cricket forums into places of memorials. The attack, which targeted a tourism hotspot, struck a nerve with cricketers who had seen and appreciated and felt humbled by Kashmir that intensify their emotions. It also sparked debates on India-Pakistan cricketing ties, with Goswami’s views reflecting broader frustrations.

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The Pahalgam attack is a wake-up call for both the fragility of peace and human resilience. In a sport where competition is fierce, the cricketing world demonstrated its ability to show unity and compassion off the field, exemplifying once again the ability of cricket to break barriers and bring together people in solidarity in the face of terror.

IPL Teams that have condemned about #PahalgamTerrorAttack
1- Lucknow super giants #lsg pic.twitter.com/Qmiq2u92RR

— JosD92 (@JosD92official) April 23, 2025

Thinking of every single life lost, hurt and changed forever in Pahalgam today. Om Shanti 🙏

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 22, 2025

Shocked and Saddened! We offer our deepest condolences and prayers to the innocent lives lost in the horrific Pahalgam terror attack. 🙏

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 23, 2025

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

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 22, 2025

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

'Justice To Be Served': Virat Kohli And Hardik Pandya Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack, Express Solidarity With Victims
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— Republic (@republic) April 23, 2025

Heartbreaking to hear about the tragic attack in Pahalgam. Innocent lives lost to senseless violence. Praying for strength and peace for the affected families. Let's stand together against hate. #Pahalgam

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) April 22, 2025

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