The International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah has lauded the Indian armed forces amid the rising tensions between India and Pakistan at the borders. He said that forces are their pride, and no words are enough to express their commitment.
Jay Shah’s comments came amid the war-like situation that has arisen between India and Pakistan. The two rivals are leaving no stone unturned in attacking each other, firing missiles, drones, and gunshots at the border as well.
Jay Shah praises the forces, says Let us unite to honour our heroes and build a stronger united India
The Indian Army is activated 24/7, and they are taking each and every possible step to protect the nation from Pakistan. The armed forces also neutralized the drone attack in the Pathankot region near the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, where the IPL encounter between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was on.
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Following that, almost every Indian cricketer posted a message to the armed forces for their bravery. The likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and others came up with special posts on their social media account,s and the latest to join the bandwagon is ICC Chairman Jay Shah.
Jay Shah lavished rich praise on the Indian armed forces, saying that they are doing a brave job to protect the nation from terrorism. He urged everyone to unite in this time and build a stronger and more united India. Taking to his Instagram account, he said:
“Our armed forces are our pride, and no words are enough to express their valour and commitment to protecting our motherland and people. We salute our brave men and women in the armed forces who are shielding our nation from terrorism. Let us unite to honour our heroes and build a stronger, more united India. #JaiHind.”
ICC CHAIRMAN JAY SHAH’S INSTAGRAM STORY FOR INDIAN ARMED FORCES. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/ErdJld6AU6
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 9, 2025
In uncertain times, one truth remains – our armed forces stand tall with unwavering courage – Anil Kumble
India’s most successful spinner, Anil Kumble, was also on the same page with Jay Shah. He spoke about the unwavering courage of the Indian armed forces. He also said that he salutes every braveheart who guards the nation.
“In uncertain times, one truth remains – our armed forces stand tall with unwavering courage. Their quiet determination is India’s strongest shield. I salute every braveheart who guards our tomorrow. #JaiHind,” Kumble posted on X.
In uncertain times, one truth remains – our armed forces stand tall with unwavering courage. Their quiet determination is India’s strongest shield. I salute every braveheart who guards our tomorrow. #JaiHind
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) May 9, 2025
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to suspend the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025
Amid the tensions between India and Pakistan, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also decided to suspend the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The league has been halted for one week, and the decision related to it will be taken soon after analysing the situation.
On the other hand, the Pakistan Super League was also all set to shift from Pakistan to the UAE. But the ECB has declined the request and it is likely that it might now get suspended.
