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Indian speedster Mohammed Shami and several other cricketers have lauded the armed forces for “Operation Sindoor,” a response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The Indian Air Force precisely struck nine terror launchpads across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir without breaching Pakistani airspace. Gautam Gambhir, Harbhajan Singh, and others voiced strong support, emphasizing the operation’s strategic precision and India’s commitment to counter-terrorism.

Ravindra Jadeja continues to reign supreme in the ICC Test all-rounder rankings, but Mehidy Hasan Miraz is closing in after a stellar performance against Zimbabwe. Miraz’s impressive batting and bowling propelled him to a career-best rating, significantly reducing Jadeja’s lead. Joe Root tops the batting charts, while Jasprit Bumrah remains the leading Test bowler.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India launched “Operation Sindoor” on May 7, targeting terror launchpads across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. Virender Sehwag and other prominent cricketers, including Gautam Gambhir and Harbhajan Singh, lauded the armed forces’ precise execution. The operation, which strategically avoided breaching Pakistani airspace, targeted infrastructure of banned groups, conveying a strong message of accountable counter-terrorism.

While Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) are already there for their match on May 8, Mumbai Indians (MI) were scheduled to reach later this week. Now with Dharamsala airport, and neighbouring Amritsar and Chandigarh airports shut, the teams and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) would look to swing a plan in action.

Sachin Tendulkar and other cricketers applaud Operation Sindoor. The operation retaliated against the Pahalgam terror attack. Indian Air Force targeted terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes focused on Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba infrastructure. Defence officials confirm targets were carefully selected. It reinforces India’s counter-terrorism policy. Operation Sindoor sparks national unity.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar credits Virat Kohli for transforming India’s Test cricket with his aggressive mindset and focus on winning overseas. Kumar, who last played internationally in 2022, acknowledges emerging talents while quietly making an impact in IPL 2025 with 12 wickets in 10 games. Despite past injuries, he remains philosophical, focusing on present performance and expressing no regrets about his career.

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya faced a Rs 24 lakh fine for a second slow over-rate offence, with his team also penalised. Gujarat Titans’ head coach Ashish Nehra was fined 25% of his match fee and received a demerit point for conduct against the spirit of the game during their rain-affected match.

In cricket, a concussion substitution rule allows a replacement if a player suffers a head injury during a match, ensuring player safety. A formal diagnosis is required, and the team must submit a request to the ICC Match Referee for approval. The substitute must be like-for-like, with similar skills, and the referee’s decision is final, maintaining fairness and competitiveness.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forces executed missile strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK under ‘Operation Sindoor’. The Defence Ministry confirmed the strikes, emphasising they were focused and non-escalatory, specifically targeting terrorist infrastructure. Several prominent figures, including cricketers like Virender Sehwag, have reacted to the news on social media.