Ashwin, Mandhana Stand With Indian Army Amid Rising Indo-Pak Tensions

Cricketers R. Ashwin and Smriti Mandhana have expressed their solidarity with the Indian armed forces amid the Indo-Pak military tensions.

The Indian armed forces continue to fight the recent attacks from Pakistan. Meanwhile, former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and women’s team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana have expressed their solidarity with the Indian armed forces.

Pakistan continued their aerial attacks on Indian cities near the border, along with other military stations in Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Punjab on Friday. Fortunately, all the strikes were successfully neutralised by India’s defence systems. The attacks were in response to Operation Sindoor, initiated by India after the Pahalgam attack by Pakistan, which killed 26 tourists.

Cricketers in Solidarity

“Thoughts with our armed forces. #OperationSindoor,” wrote Ashwin on his X account on Saturday.
Smriti, currently involved in the women’s ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka, too wrote on Instagram, “Saluting the courage, commitment and sacrifice of our Indian Armed Forces. Your strength protects our freedom. We stand with you, always, Vande Mataram.”

Sneh Rana, the veteran off-spinner who is also playing in the tri-series in Sri Lanka, also urged people to refrain from spreading fake news around the cross-border attacks. “In these testing times, it’s an earnest request from all citizens of India to refrain from spreading fake news and propaganda.”

“Please be mindful and calm. My heart goes out for Indian armed forces for fighting so valiantly for the safety of its motherland. Jai Hind,’ she wrote on her ‘X’ account on Saturday.

Other Stars Come in Support

Rohit Sharma also hailed the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy. Rohit Sharma posted on his official X handle, “With every passing moment, with every decision taken, I feel extremely proud of our Indian Army, Indian Air Force & 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 news. Stay safe, everyone!#OperationSindoor #JaiHind.”

“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,” Bumrah wrote.

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