Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez was among the first to express sorrow over the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

On Tuesday, terrorists opened fire at a prime tourist location in the south Kashmir area, killing at least 26 civilians and injuring several others. The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow group of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group, has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the 44-year-old wrote a brief message: “Sad & heartbroken #PahalgamTerroristAttack.” However, his reaction sparked a wave of reactions from netizens that ranged from grief to rage.

India's sporting fraternity has also condemned the attack. Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli expressed shock as they mourned the loss of lives.

"The affected families must be going through an unimaginable ordeal - India and the world stand united with them at this dark hour, as we mourn the loss of lives and pray for justice," Tendulkar wrote.

"Heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. Praying for peace and strength to families all those who lost their lives and justice to be served for their cruel act," Kohli posted on his Instagram.

Former India cricketer Shreevats Goswami wrote a strongly-worded post, demanding an end to all sporting ties with Pakistan.

"And this is exactly why I say - you don't play cricket with Pakistan. Not now. Not ever. When BCCI or the government refused to send India to the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, some had the audacity to say, 'Oh, but sport should rise above politics'," Goswami wrote.

"...murdering innocent Indians seems to be Pakistan's national sport and India should respond with zero tolerance and not with bats and balls," he added.

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