Virender Sehwag lashed out at Pakistan [Source: @god_vk18, @virendersehwag/x.com]
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has lashed out at Pakistan for escalating the war against India in a bid to save its terrorist assets. As missile attacks and drone strikes from across the border shook northern India on Friday, Sehwag let loose a no-filter, straight-from-the-heart response that echoed the nation’s sentiment.
Virender Sehwag Blasts Pakistan After Drone Strikes Hit Northern India
With military bases in Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur targeted and air raid alerts halting an IPL game in Dharamshala, Sehwag didn’t hold back. His tweet, posted just hours after the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match was fierce.
While chaos unfolded on the ground, Virender Sehwag lit up social media with a scathing attack on Pakistan’s actions:
“War has been chosen by Pakistan when they had an opportunity to keep quiet. They have escalated to save its terrorist assets, speaks so much about them. Our forces will reply in the most appropriate manner, a manner Pakistan will never forget.”
That one tweet packed more punch than most press briefings. No diplomacy. No filters. Just pure Sehwag: bold, raw and brutally honest.
The timing of the message couldn’t have been more impactful. The nation was reeling from back-to-back attacks, the IPL was thrown into disarray and Sehwag’s words lit a fire online, instantly going viral.
IPL 2025 Gets Caught In The Crossfire
Sehwag’s post came just hours after IPL 2025 hit an unexpected roadblock. The PBKS vs DC match in Dharamshala was halted mid-game after a sudden blackout and reports of military movement near Pathankot. Security forces quickly cleared the stadium and the BCCI didn’t waste time.
In coordination with the Government of India, the board has suspended the IPL for at least a week. With the situation on a knife’s edge, cricket has taken a backseat.
India’s Defence Stands Tall
According to reports, India’s S-400 air defence systems intercepted several threats, while two Kamikaze drones were shot down in Poonch. The attacks weren’t just aimed at military bases, civilian zones were also caught in the crosshairs.
While politicians and military experts weighed in, Sehwag’s voice cut through the noise. And he made it crystal clear: India won’t stay silent when pushed.