How IPL franchises came out in support of armed forces after escalation on India-Pakistan border

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been suspended for a week by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after the escalation on India-Pakistan border on May 9. As Indian Armed Forces thwarted Pakistan's attempts to attact 15 cities, the IPL franchise hailed them. 
 

"Nation first. Everything else can wait," CSK wrote in a social media post.

“Courage in every step. Pride in every heartbeat. Saluting our armed forces!" 
 

"Nation first (saulte emoji)," LSG wrote. 

"Saulting the Indian Armed Forces. Jai HIND!"

“Standing tall, guarding us all – the Indian Armed Forces, our living shield. Nation comes first." KKR wrote.
 

“In this hour of national crisis, we salute the unwavering courage and bravery of our Indian Armed Forces, and pray for the safety of everyone in India. Jai Hind." RCB wrote.
 

“We salute the unwavering dedication of the Indian Armed Forces," SRH wrote in a post. 

"We honour our heroes, stand united in pride, and salute the Indian Armed Forces. Jai Hind."
 

"We stand together with strength, with solidarity, with our armed forces. Jai Hind," MI wrote.
 

PBKS posted Indian flag and heart with message on photo reading, "INDIA FIRST! ALWAYS & FOREVER!"
 

"In solidarity with the Indian Armed Forces. We stand with you, today and always. Jai Hind," wrote Delhi Capitals.

"With our armed forces. Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow. Forever. Jai Hind," Rajasthan Royals wrote.