India, May 9 -- As cross-border tensions surged following Pakistan's aerial attacks on Indian cities nearing the border, several former Indian cricketers broke their silence on Thursday, voicing support for the Indian armed forces while slamming Pakistan's actions. The attempted assault, targeting areas in Jammu, Pathankot, and military installations across Punjab and Rajasthan, set off sirens and blackouts across civilian zones, prompting heightened alert and public warnings to stay indoors.

Venkatesh Prasad, former India fast bowler and ex-bowling coach, posted a scathing reaction on the social media platform X.

"What a complete rogue state Pakistan is. India will screw them like how," he wrote, standing firmly behind the defence resp...