Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated recently after Pakistan launched drone and missile attacks on India.
Indian air defense systems successfully neutralized these threats.
Amid this heightened tension, the Indian Premier League (IPL) match was halted on Thursday.
The standoff between the two nations’ armies continues, with Indian forces retaliating against Pakistan’s aggressive moves.
Indian cricketers have been supporting their country’s armed forces.
Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu’s social media post sparked controversy during this volatile period.
On May 8, he posted on X, saying, “An eye for an eye makes the world blind.”
This came as Pakistan’s attacks were being repelled by Indian forces.
Backlash and Response
Many Indian users criticized Rayudu’s post, with one urging him to delete it immediately.
Another user said that if they continued thinking like that, they would lose both their eyes.
In response to the backlash, Rayudu made another post, seeking to mitigate the damage.
He wrote, “Praying for the safety and peace of everyone in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and other parts of the Indian border.”
He also expressed hope for a swift resolution and the safety of those affected.
Background: Rising Tensions
The recent surge in tensions began on April 22, when Pakistani terrorists killed 26 innocent people.
India retaliated with nine air strikes targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
These strikes destroyed terrorist infrastructure, prompting a furious response from Pakistan.
An eye for an eye makes the world blind..
— ATR (@RayuduAmbati) May 8, 2025