Cricadium Staff 
Indian Air Force, on Tuesday, took a major action by destroying the terrorist facilities at Balakot in the POK (Pakistan Occupied Kashmir). At around 3:30 AM, 12 Mirage fighter planes struck terrorist camps across the border. They dropped 1000 KG of bombs and destroyed the camps that belonged to the terrorist unit Jaish-e-Mohammed.
The whole of the country was fuming after the same terrorist organization had attacked the Indian CRPF soldiers in Pulwama. More than 40 soldiers were martyred in that attack. 12 days later, India struck back. However, the Government is not terming it as a revenge for the Pulwama attack. Rather, they mention it was a preemptive action to prevent attacks.
While the nation was on its feet to salute the Indian Air Force, the Indian cricketers also expressed their tribute. Big names like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Gautam Gambhir and others took to Twitter to salute the Indian Air Force for the bravery.
India-Pakistan World Cup clash in jeopardy
After the infamous Pulwama attack, there have been dark clouds over India’s game against Pakistan in the upcoming World Cup. The two teams are scheduled to go head to head on June 16, 2019, at the Old Trafford, Manchester. The fans in India have demanded the team to boycott the game.
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The bilateral cricketing ties between the two nations are already in the darkness. They only take on each other in ICC events or the Asia Cup. It’s in the hands of the Government and the BCCI to decide whether the team would play the Pakistan game in the World Cup or not.
Indian cricketers saluted the Indian Air Force via Twitter
The boys have played really well. #SudharJaaoWarnaSudhaarDenge #airstrike
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 26, 2019
Always had the very highest regard for the outstanding, brave people in the #IAF. Even greater respect today.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 26, 2019
Our niceness should never be comprehended as our weakness.
I salute the IAF, Jai Hind 🇮🇳— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 26, 2019
Salute to our brave IAF 🙏🏼
JAI HIND 🇮🇳— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 26, 2019
Salute to the Indian Air Force. Shaandaar #IndiaStrikesBack
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 26, 2019
INDIA 🇮🇳 💪 👊👊👊 @IAF_MCC PROUD OF YOU AS ALWAYS pic.twitter.com/1eARl98egz
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) February 26, 2019
लोहा लोहे को काटता है,
आग आग को काटती है,
सांप जब डंक मारता है, उसका एंटीडोट विष ही है,आतंकियों का विनाश अनिवार्य है|
भारतीय वायु सेना की जय हो @IAF_MCC
जय हिन्द 🇮🇳 जय हिन्द की सेना 🇮🇳— Navjot Singh Sidhu (@sherryontopp) February 26, 2019
My salute to #IAF for showing great courage in the face of adversity. A fitting reply to cowardice! #JaiHind 🇮🇳
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) February 26, 2019
In the war of right & wrong,
You can not afford to be neutral,
The war against terror outfits is spot on…
Bravo Indian Air Force @IAF_MCC
Jai Hind 🇮🇳— Navjot Singh Sidhu (@sherryontopp) February 26, 2019
Extremely proud of our #IndianAirForce. We salute the IAF , Jai Hind 🇮🇳
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) February 26, 2019
The real heroes… The real champions…
Extremely proud of our #IndianAirForce…
My salute to #IAF! #JaiHind 🇮🇳— IamKedar (@JadhavKedar) February 26, 2019
https://twitter.com/Sundarwashi5/status/1100340171600388101?s=19
Saluting the #IndianAirForce fighters for their valor, courage and timely action. 🙏 https://t.co/CNPmH28mnz
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) February 26, 2019
Bravo to the #IndianAirForce! They have sent a much needed message against terror. We are proud of you. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) February 26, 2019
We decided the time, we decided the place and we have decided the fate 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 @IAF_MCC @adgpi #SurgicalStrikes2 #airstrikes
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) February 26, 2019
I come from an Army family & I know what kind of sacrifices our armed forces make to keep us safe.
Today is one of those days when I feel incredibly proud of our armed forces… And I hope that terrorism is wiped out & peace prevails. Kudos @IAF_MCC #JaiHind #IndiaStrikesBack 🇮🇳— Manish Pandey (@im_manishpandey) February 26, 2019
It takes another level of courage to do what our armed forces do for us every single day. Fills my heart with so much gratitude. 🙏🏼
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) February 26, 2019
Indian Air Force 🇮🇳👏 Bohot Hard Bohot Hard #IndiaStrikesBack #JaiHind 🇮🇳🇮🇳
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) February 26, 2019
Jai Hind 🇮🇳
But next time, let’s not wait for Pulwama or Uri to do what’s needed to be done. Strike Out Terrorism.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 26, 2019
Bang on target! Respect and congratulations to the @IAF_MCC for the successful operation. #IndiaStrikesBack pic.twitter.com/YCKd5aNMoR
— Unmukt Chand (@UnmuktChand9) February 26, 2019
I salute the Indian Air Force #IndianAirForce #IndiaStrikesBack 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳@IAF_MCC @narendramodi. Jai Hind ! pic.twitter.com/bwtIxX9bxu
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) February 26, 2019
A fitting reply to the terrorists who should think twice before attacking India. 🇮🇳 will not hold back if attacked and will retaliate.
A big salute to the @IAF_MCC.#IndiaStrikesBack #IndianAirForce
— Vinod Kambli (@vinodkambli349) February 26, 2019
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