Pahalgam terror attack: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken some steps for IPL 2025 after the terrorist attack in the Pahalgam area of ​​Kashmir. Terrorists opened fire near a popular tourist destination on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least 26 people.
This is the deadliest attack in the Kashmir Valley since the Pulwama attack in 2019. As the country continues to express grief and sorrow following the tragedy, the Indian Cricket Board has decided not to allow fireworks at the IPL 2025 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday (April 23).
Sources familiar with the developments have confirmed to Hindustan Times that the match will be played with players and umpires wearing armbands to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the deadly attack.
A minute’s silence will be observed before the start of the contest between Pat Cummins’ SRH and Hardik Pandya’s MI. “We are shocked by this attack. We have decided that there should be no cheerleaders and fireworks at today’s IPL match in Hyderabad.”
Players and umpires will wear black armbands. “A minute’s silence will be observed before the match starts,” BCCI sources said. Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya took to Instagram to express their grief over the incident that took place in Pahalgam on Tuesday.
“Deeply saddened by the heinous attack on innocent people in Pahalgam,” Kohli wrote. Heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. Praying for peace and strength to families of all those who lost their lives and justice to be served for this cruel act.”
On the other hand, Hardik Pandya wrote, “Devastated by the news from Pagalham. My thoughts are with those affected and their families.”
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