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Sachin Tendulkar, Shubman Gill and other cricketers react to all-India student protest

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As the ongoing student protests at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar enter their second month, the movement has gained unprecedented momentum and garnered national attention on social media. What started as a local outrage over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) has turned into a pan-India crusade demanding accountability, institutional reforms and the resignation of the Union Education Minister. Dharmendra Pradhan. In a significant change, leading sports personalities have broken their silence to support the youth. Indian cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and current ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill Both have taken to public platforms to express their solidarity with candidates across the country.

Sachin Tendulkar cites his father’s teachings while reacting to student protests

Adding his influential voice to the national dialogue, Tendulkar shared a deeply personal reflection on social media, drawing parallels between sportsmanship and academic integrity. Reflecting on the core principles instilled by his late father, Ramesh TendulkarThe great batsman, who was a dedicated university professor, emphasized that social success cannot be built on broken trust or shortcuts.

“My father was a professor. He was a guru and guide to many young students. One lesson he taught us early on was, ‘Failure is okay, cheating is not. never take shortcuts,” Tendulkar shared on X.

Tendulkar highlighted that when young aspirants work hard continuously and compromise their efforts, disappointment is completely natural. He emphasized that adults in power bear a collective responsibility to preserve true merit rather than prioritizing quick results. Describing the country’s youth as “Young India” and the fundamental engine driving national success, he urged administrators, teachers and parents to get involved. His message underlined the urgent need to protect the dreams of youth through systemic fairness, while ensuring that merit remains the ultimate deciding factor in competitive examinations.

Shubman Gill extends his support to students across India

Following Tendulkar’s message, Indian cricket star and current national captain Gill expressed his strong support for the student community through an Instagram Story. Representing the perspective of the younger generation, Gill acknowledged the candidates’ determination to stand up for their rights and emphasized the transformative power of a fair educational framework.

“As a young Indian, I believe that our generation deserves every opportunity to learn, dream and shape the future we aspire to.Gill wrote, highlighting his respect for those peacefully claiming their rights.

Gill’s sympathetic response called for a compassionate approach to resolving the crisis, emphasizing that policy decisions and administrative measures must keep the welfare of students at their core. By advocating mutual respect and constructive dialogue, the young captain reinforced the idea that protecting academic credibility is vital for India’s future development. The nationwide call for structural reforms and transparency in competitive testing continues to grow stronger, with high-profile icons pushing the issue.

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Here are the reactions from other cricketers:

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