BCCI Implements Changes in IPL 2025 After Pahalgam Terror Attack
In memory of the 26 victims of the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, the BCCI has announced that the IPL 2025 match between MI and SRH will have no fireworks or cheerleaders. Players and officials will wear black armbands, and a one-minute silence will be observed before the game at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium.
For the 42nd match of IPL 2025 between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI), the BCCI has announced significant changes as a tribute to the victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Scheduled for April 23 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, the match will forgo traditional entertainment elements, such as fireworks and cheerleaders.
As per ANI reports, both teams and the match officials will wear black armbands to honor the 26 lives lost, including two foreign nationals, in the attack near Baisaran meadows on April 22. Additionally, a one-minute silence will be observed before the match begins, creating a solemn atmosphere reflecting national mourning.
Despite the tragic backdrop, the game is expected to proceed, with both teams paying their respects through quiet solidarity. The BCCI’s decision underscores the league’s sensitivity and willingness to stand united during times of national grief.
This move has been widely acknowledged as a meaningful gesture, reminding fans and players alike that cricket, though a passion for millions, takes a respectful backseat in the face of national tragedy.
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