Team India skipper Rohit Sharma heaps praise on Indian Armed Forces

Amid the rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Men in Blue skipper Rohit Sharma heaped praise on the Indian Army, Air Force and Navy.

Earlier on Tuesday, the Indian Armed Forces had destroyed terrorist camps at nine different locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir under `Operation Sindoor`. The operation was launched in response to the terror attack that took place in Pahalgam on April 22.

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The 38-year-old Team India skipper took to his official social media handle and said, “With every passing moment, with every decision taken I feel extremely proud of our Indian Army, Indian Air Force & Indian Navy. Our warriors are standing tall for our nation`s pride. It`s important for every Indian to be responsible and refrain from spreading or believing any fake news. Stay safe, everyone!#OperationSindoor #JaiHind.” 

With every passing moment, with every decision taken I feel extremely proud of our Indian Army, Indian Airforce & Indian Navy. Our warriors are standing tall for our nation’s pride. It’s important for every Indian to be responsible and refrain from spreading or believing any fake…

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) May 9, 2025

Recently, Rohit had announced his retirement from the longest format of the game. Last year in June, the veteran drew curtains on the shortest format of the game after the T20 World Cup triumph.

Meanwhile, a complete blackout was enforced in several bordering districts after sirens went off on Thursday, amid drone attacks from Pakistan.

The Border Security Force (BSF) also foiled a major infiltration attempt along the International Boundary in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir. The attempt was made around 11 pm on Thursday. In a post on X, BSF Jammu wrote, “At around 2300 hours on 8 May 2025, BSF foiled a major infiltration bid at the International Boundary in Samba district, J&K.”

Additionally, the Indian Army, on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, successfully repelled and responded to multiple drone attacks by Pakistan along the western border and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Indian Army said, “Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous cease fire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The drone attacks were effectively repulsed and befitting reply was given to the CFVs. Indian Army remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Nation. All nefarious designs will be responded with force.”

On Thursday, it is learnt that the Indian Army has shot down more than 50 Pakistani drones, according to the sources.

(With ANI Inputs)

This article first appeared on Mid Day