'War Has Been Chosen By Pakistan When...': Virender Sehwag, PV Sindhu Hail Indian Armed Forces

Virender Sehwag was among several sportsters who took to social media to blame Pakistan for the war. He also hailed and extended support to the Indian armed forces for thwarting the attacks.

Pic credit: X (Twitter)

Former opener Virender Sehwag on Thursday blamed Pakistan for choosing war when it had the "opportunity to keep quiet" amid escalation in tension across the India-Pakistan border. 

On Thursday, Pakistan launched aerial attacks on Jammu as well as several military stations near the western border, but those were successfully foiled by India’s air defence systems. Pakistan triggered the war, and the Indian forces launched retaliatory attacks.

The 46-year-old Sehwag was among several sportsters who took to social media to blame Pakistan for the war. He also hailed and extended support to the Indian armed forces for thwarting the attacks.

"War has been chosen by Pakistan when they had an opportunity to keep quiet. They have escalated to save their terrorist assets, which speaks so much about them.

"Our forces will reply most appropriately, a manner Pakistan will never forget," Sehwag wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

War has been chosen by Pakistan when they had an opportunity to keep quiet.
They have escalated to save it’s terrorist assets, speaks so much about them.
Our forces will reply in the most appropriate manner, a manner Pakistan will never forget.

— Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) May 8, 2025

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Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad also took to social media, calling Pakistan a "rogue state".

"What a complete rogue state Pakistan is. India will sc**w them like how," wrote Prasad.  

What a complete rogue state Pakistan is.
India will screw them like how.

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) May 8, 2025

Meanwhile, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu hailed the brave men and women of the Indian armed forces for their courage.

"To the brave men and women of the Indian Armed Forces — your courage, discipline, and sacrifice are the soul of our nation. In moments like #OperationSindoor, we’re reminded of the silent strength and selfless service that keep our tricolour flying high. India stands with you. Jai Hind," Sindhu wrote in her social media post on Thursday.

To the brave men and women of the Indian Armed Forces — your courage, discipline, and sacrifice are the soul of our nation. In moments like OperationSindoor, we’re reminded of the silent strength and selfless service that keep our tricolour flying high. India stands with you. Jai…

— Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) May 8, 2025

The attempted strike from Pakistan, involving drones and missiles, triggered blackouts and sirens across several areas in Jammu, Punjab, and Rajasthan. Authorities urged residents to remain indoors and vigilant as emergency protocols were activated.

Meanwhile, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dharamshala was called off as a precautionary measure.