Following numerous instances of cross-border raids of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) sites by the Indian armed forces as part of Operation Sindoor, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket just one day after a ceasefire between India and Pakistan was declared.
During a briefing today, May 12, Indian Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Rajiv Ghai explained how India’s multi-layered counter-drone and air defence grid prevented the army and PAF from damaging Indian military installations and air bases by using cricket as an example.
When discussing India’s defence grid during the press briefing, DGMO Ghai remarked, “This diagram reminds me of the Australian team in the 1970s when they played a Test series against England.”
“I was at school at the time. It happened in the 1970s. Back then, Australia and England were involved in a series.
He managed to fit in the announcement of Virat Kohli retirement and mentioned that he is his favourite cricket player.
When describing the effectiveness and intricacy of India’s military systems, the DGMO also referenced the well-known saying, “Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.”
Given that Virat Kohli recently announced his retirement from Test cricket, perhaps it is appropriate to discuss cricket today. He is also my favourite cricket player, like many Indians,” the DGMO stated.
As a result, Australia coined the saying, “Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if Thommo don’t get ya, then Lillee surely must,” when two Australian bowlers, Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson, decimated England’s batting order during the 1970s Ashes Test series.
You will see what I mean if you look at the layers of our defence grid. One of the levels of this grid system will strike you before you target our airfields or logistics system, even if you have gotten beyond some of the layers. It is far too difficult to target our airfields and logistics.
Notably, a few days prior to Virat Kohli announcement, Rohit Sharma too declared his retirement from Test cricket.
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