Harbhajan Singh Applauds India-Pakistan Ceasefire, Slams Terrorism as a Barrier to Peace
In a heartening turn of events, India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire, halting three days of intense cross-border hostilities that had gripped the region in tension. The announcement, brokered through American mediation, has been met with widespread relief, including from cricketing legend Harbhajan Singh, who used the occasion to voice his admiration for peace initiatives and his staunch opposition to terrorism.
Harbhajan, a veteran of 103 Tests, 236 ODIs, and 28 T20Is for India, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his sentiments on this significant step towards de-escalation. ‘War has never ever been good for humanity,’ he wrote passionately. ‘India is a peace-loving country and has never been the aggressor. But as a nation, we will never take the enemy’s aggression lying down. Our biggest endeavor is to end terrorism on our soil. Salute to our defense forces for ensuring that every citizen feels safe.’
The ceasefire agreement, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday via his platform Truth Social, came after intense diplomatic efforts. ‘After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE,’ Trump stated. He congratulated both nations for exercising ‘common sense and great intelligence,’ marking a rare moment of unity in a historically strained relationship.
The timing of the ceasefire is critical, as it follows a series of military strikes by both nations on each other’s installations, which had heightened fears of a larger conflict. According to defense analysts, the skirmishes along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir had resulted in civilian casualties and significant damage over the past few days. This ceasefire, if sustained, could pave the way for further dialogue, reminiscent of past peace initiatives like the 2003 ceasefire agreement that also temporarily eased tensions.
Harbhajan, known for his fiery competitiveness on the field against Pakistan during his playing days, including memorable performances in the 2001 Test series against arch-rivals, also praised the political leadership for their approach. ‘A big shout out to our political leadership for showing diplomatic prudence, which is the need of the hour. On the battlefield or off it, India is a winner all the way. #JaiHind #JaiBharat,’ he concluded, echoing the sentiments of millions who yearn for lasting peace in the subcontinent.
As the dust settles on this chapter of conflict, Harbhajan’s words serve as a reminder of the unifying power of sport and the shared hope for a future free from violence. While the ceasefire is a positive step, the road to eliminating terrorism—a core concern for India—remains long and complex. For now, the focus is on sustaining this fragile peace, with the world watching closely and cricket fans hoping for more battles on the pitch rather than at the border.