Congress distanced itself from Sam Pitroda's comments suggesting India has been unnecessarily confrontational towards China, following strong BJP criticism. BJP condemned Pitroda's remarks as anti-national, citing sacrifices in the Galwan clash, and emphasized maintaining India's security and prestige in international relations.
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Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin addresses the futures of senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. He emphasises that retirement decisions are personal. Ashwin criticises toxic fan wars on social media and defends the performances of Rohit and Kohli, highlighting the challenging nature of recent Test series.
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Sunil Gavaskar passionately condemned the Pahalgam terror attack during a live IPL broadcast, questioning the purpose of the violence and urging for peace. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia also issued a strong statement, expressing condolences and solidarity with the victims' families. The BCCI further conveyed its condolences via social media, standing in support of those affected by the tragic event.