As military tensions between India and Pakistan continue to intensify, Indian cricketing legend Virat Kohli has expressed unwavering support for the Indian Armed Forces in a heartfelt social media message.
His post comes amid a volatile atmosphere marked by cross-border missile strikes, air raid alerts in northern Indian cities, and the suspension of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Posting on Instagram, Kohli stated:
“We stand in solidarity with, and salute our armed forces for fiercely protecting our country in these difficult times. We are forever indebted to our heroes for their unwavering bravery and heartfelt gratitude for the sacrifices they and their families make for our great nation.”
Kohli’s sentiments were echoed across the cricketing fraternity. Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah shared on X:
“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.”
Middle-order batsman Suryakumar Yadav added:
“Massively proud of our forces and their resilience. You are the reason we stay unharmed at our homes. Big salute to your strength and determination in protecting us at borders. We thank you. Jai Hind.”
India’s ODI captain Rohit Sharma also joined the chorus, urging citizens to remain united, avoid fake news, and support the defence forces.
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