In the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of more than 26 Indians, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla reinforced that India would not play any bilateral cricket with Pakistan.The last time India and Pakistan played a bilateral series was back in the winter of 2012-2013, when Pakistan toured India to play a limited-overs series.
India’s last tour of Pakistan came in 2008, when they played in the Asia Cup. However, India did not toured Pakistan for bilateral cricket since 2005-2006.And now, with terrorists – with external support – destroying peace in Kashmir and instilling a sense of fear among tourists and locals, Shukla said, “We will not play with Pakistan in bilaterals going forward.””We are with the victims and we condemn it. Whatever our government will say, we will do. We don’t play with Pakistan in bilateral series because of the government 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 they will to it,” he told Sports Tak.BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia also expressed his condolences over the ghastly attack on innocent tourists.”The 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 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,” Saikia said.In the wake of the deadliest terrorist attack on Indian soil since the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, BCCI took measures to pay tribute to the departed souls during the IPL 2025 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians on Wednesday evening. A minute of silence was observed at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, with the players and officials from both teams wearing black armbands to mourn the killings. Fireworks, performances by cheerleaders, and celebratory moments were also shunned.