Following the attack in Pahalgam, a town in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which claimed the lives of at least 26 innocent tourists, strong reactions have emerged across India \u2014 including from the cricketing community.
\nAmong those responding was BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, who made it clear that India will not play any bilateral cricket series with Pakistan.
\nThe bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan have been suspended for years due to diplomatic tensions, and Shukla\u2019s comments further confirm that resumption is unlikely in the near future.
\n\u201cWe are with the victims, and we condemn it,\u201d Shukla told a local news channel.
\n\u201cWhatever our government will say, will do. We don\u2019t play with Pakistan in bilateral series because of the government\u2019s stand. And we will not play with Pakistan in bilaterals going forward. But when it comes to ICC event, we play due to ICC engagement. ICC is also aware whatever is happening,\u201d he added.
\nIndia and Pakistan last played a bilateral series in 2012-13. Since then, the two sides have only faced each other in ICC and ACC tournaments \u2014 including the most recent meeting at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai.
\nBCCI secretary Devajit Saikia also issued a statement, condemning the attack and offering condolences to the victims\u2019 families.
\n\u201cThe cricketing community is deeply shocked and anguished by the tragic loss of innocent lives in the gruesome terror attack at Pahalgam yesterday. On behalf of the BCCI, while condemning this ghastly and cowardly act with the strongest possible words, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the departed souls. In sharing their pain and grief, we stand hand in hand at this hour of tragedy,\u201d Saikia said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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