New Delhi, May 8 -- As tensions between India and Pakistan rise, former Indian cricketers Virender Sehwag and Shikhar Dhawan expressed strong support for the Indian Armed Forces, saying that India will respond appropriately to the recent attacks.

Sehwag took to his official X handle and wrote, "War has been chosen by Pakistan when they had an opportunity to keep quiet. They have escalated to save it's terrorist assets, speaks so much about them. Our forces will reply in the most appropriate manner, a manner Pakistan will never forget."

Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan also reacted to this situation.

"Respect to our brave hearts for protecting our borders with such strength and stopping the drone attack on Jammu. India stands strong....