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"Will Teach Pakistan A Lesson": Ex-India Selector Fires Warning After Ceasefire Breach

Soumyajit Dutta

Venkatesh Prasad [Source: @IndiaTales7/X]Venkatesh Prasad [Source: @IndiaTales7/X]

India's former selector and cricketer Venkatesh Prasad has launched a scathing attack on Pakistan for ceasefire violations on the eve of May 10 after calling for peace. Prasad seems to continue his support for the nation as seen in his backing of IPL's suspension a few days earlier.

The former cricketer heavily criticised the violation of the ceasefire by Pakistan which looked like an ugly trick to handicap India when unguarded. The cricketer took to Twitter to condemn this move.

Prasad Blasts Pakistan for Ceasefire Violation

Writing on his official X handle, Venkatesh Prasad criticised Pakistan's move and shared that India would teach the former a tough lesson.

"That country has three power centers- The Army, The ISI and the Prime Minister. It’s virtually impossible for all 3 to agree on a thing even if one of them does. The last three days weren’t enough, with this provocation, India will teach Pakistan a lesson of a lifetime," wrote Prasad on X.

India-Pakistan Tension Escalates After Ceasefire Violation

For the unaware, despite a ceasefire agreement earlier in the day, tensions between India and Pakistan quickly escalated by evening. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had confirmed that both nations’ Directors-General of Military Operations agreed to halt all military actions across land, air, and sea. 

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar echoed the announcement, stating that India remains steadfast in its fight against terrorism. However, the situation deteriorated when multiple explosions struck Srinagar, triggering a red alert and blackouts across Jammu & Kashmir. 

Meanwhile, Indian Air Defence units intercepted and downed Pakistani drones over Pokhran in Rajasthan and Baramulla in Kashmir, reigniting concerns of renewed conflict.

Apparently, the conflict is far from over and it is also taking its toll on cricket. The IPL was initially suspended for a week and was reported to resume on May 15. However, the recent actions will delay the resumption of the tournament further with no definite date to draw the unfinished league to a close.