“Warriors stand long …”: Rohit Sharma pays a powerful tribute to the Indian armed forces amid growing stress

India’s sports icons including Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have come up with strong support from the country’s armed forces for their attacks on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan, seeing them as the “soul of our nation”. India on Thursday night thwarted efforts to attack Pakistan’s military bases on their military bases with drones and missiles, with the tension between the two neighbors between the two neighbors, after thwarting similar dialects at 15 places in the northern and western regions of the country.

“With every passing moment, with every decision I feel very proud of my Indian Army, Indian Airforce and Indian Navy. Our warriors stand for a long time for the pride of our country. It is important for every Indian and avoids spreading or believing any fake news. Everyone, everyone!

With every passing moment, with every decision I feel very proud of our Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy. Our warriors stand for a long time for the pride of our nation. It is important to be responsible for every Indian and should avoid spreading or believing any fake …

– Rohit Sharma (@IMRO45) May 9, 2025

Modern-Day Great Kohli posted his tribute on his Instagram page.

Kohli wrote, “We stand in solidarity, and salute our armed forces to protect our country in these difficult times. We are always indebted to their unwavering bravery for our heroes and express my heartfelt gratitude to the sacrifices that they and their families make for our great nation,” Kohli wrote. Double Olympic-Medalist Chopra said, “We are proud of our brave Indian armed forces, who are fighting for our nation against terrorism. Let’s do our share and during this time be sure to follow the guidelines to ensure the safety of all.”

We are proud of our brave Indian armed forces who are fighting for our nation against terrorism.
Let us share us and be sure to follow the guidelines to ensure the safety of all during this time.

– Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_Chopra1) May 8, 2025

Two -time Olympic medalist Shuttler Sindhu also paid tribute to the courage of the Indian armed forces.

“For brave men and women of the Indian Armed Forces – your courage, discipline, and sacrifice are the souls of our nation. In moments like Operationsindoor, we are reminded of mute power and selfless service that takes our tricolor to high flight. India stands with you. Jai Hind” Sindhu posted.

For brave men and women of the Indian armed forces – your courage, discipline and sacrifice are the soul of our nation. In moments such as operations indoor, we are reminiscent of silent strength and selfless service that makes our tricolor flight high. India stands with you. Victory…

– pvsindhu (@pvsindhu1) May 8, 2025

Thursday’s IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capital in Dharampala was closed due to security reasons after an alert alert in nearby areas, inspiring the BCCI to suspend the league indefinitely.

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan tweeted: “Honoring our brave hearts to protect our boundaries with such strength and stop the drone attack on Jammu. India is strong. Jai Hind.” India’s chief Pesar Jasprit Bumrah and T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav asked to thank the defense forces.

Respect our brave hearts to protect our borders with such strength and prevent drone attack on Jammu. India is strong. Jai Hind!

– Shikhar Dhawan (@sdhawan25) May 8, 2025

“Their courage and bravery are grateful to our armed forces. We salute them and remain in their debt forever they do to keep us safe,” Bumrah wrote.

Suryakumar wrote on his social media handle, “Our armies and their flexibility are proudly proud. You live informally in your homes.

Gentle to our armed forces for their courage and bravery. We salute them and are forever in their debt that they do to protect us

– Jaspreet Bumrah (@jaspritbumrah93) May 9, 2025

Our hearts and prayers are of our soldiers who stand on boundaries for a long time. This is the time when we stand behind them with unity and belief. Maybe our brave should protect our land and show the world what India really lives. Jai Hind win it for us! #Operationsindhoor #Indianarmy

– Chris Srikanth (@Krissrikkanth) May 8, 2025

In the early hours of Wednesday, the Indian armed forces launched accurate missile attacks on nine terrorist goals in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, which included Jaish-e-Mohammed’s strongholds and Lashkar-e-Taba in Bahawalpur in Maridke.

World Cup winning former opener Chris Srikanth called the nation to rally behind the armed forces.

“Our hearts and prayers are from our soldiers who stand for a long time on the boundaries. It is time when we stand behind them with unity and faith. Our brave can protect our land and show the world to show the world what India really lives. Jai Hind win it for us!” Former wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel said, “Let our brave Indian armed forces stand behind because they protect our nation. We are always with you.” There were attacks in response to the attack in Pahalgam, with 26 people, most of the tourists were shot. Pakistan tampered with 15 Indian cities, forcing another reaction to Indian forces.

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