Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar vented out his anger on live TV at the masterminds behind the deadly terror attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam.

Gavaskar's remark came before the IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday (April 24).

The Resistance Front, a shadow group of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group, has claimed responsibility of the dastardly attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists.

Gavaskar condemned the attack and expressed his heartfelt condolences to the victims. He called out the perpetrators and questioned the purpose it served.

"I send my condolences to all the families who have lost their loved and dear ones. It has effected all of us Indians....I just wanna ask a question to all the perpetrators, and all those who backed them (the terrorists), their handlers - What has all this fighting achieved? For the last 78 years, not one millimetre of land has exchanged hands, is it? So for the next 78,000 years, nothing is going change. So why don't we live in peace instead, and make our country strong? So that is my appeal," Gavaskar said on Star Sports.

On Wednesday (April 23), the BCCI paid homage to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack during Match 41 of the IPL 2025 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Ahead of the start of the game, one minute of silence was also observed in the stadium. As a mark of respect, all players, match officials, and even the on-air commentators sported black armbands, symbolising mourning and solidarity with those affected by the tragedy.

The board also took the decision to not showcase any display of fireworks, DJs, or cheerleaders during the match.

Earlier, the BCCI released a statement condemning the "ghastly and cowardly" attack. "The cricketing community is deeply shocked and anguished by the tragic loss of innocent lives in the gruesome terror attack at Pahalgam yesterday," BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said.

"On behalf of the BCCI, while condemning this ghastly and cowardly act with the 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," he added.