IPL 2025: BCCI Orchestrates Poignant Homage for Pahalgam Terror Attack Victims in SRH vs MI Match 

In a somber gesture of solidarity, players and umpires in the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) Match 41 between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad will wear black armbands to pay homage to the victims of the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. 

The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, claimed the lives of at least 26 people, including two foreign nationals, and left the nation in mourning.

As reported by India Today, the match will observe a minute of silence as a mark of respect for those affected by the tragedy. In a further departure from the usual festive atmosphere of the IPL, there will be no fireworks or cheerleaders during the game, reflecting the gravity of the moment.

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The terror attack, attributed to The Resistance Front, a shadow outfit of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, targeted tourists in the scenic Baisaran valley, a popular trekking destination in Pahalgam. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with prominent figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, condemning the act and vowing justice. 

The sports fraternity, too, has rallied in support, with former and current cricketers such as Parthiv Patel, Irfan Pathan, Aakash Chopra, Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli expressing their condolences on social media.

While the IPL is about cricket and entertainment, the focus tonight transcends beyond it. As the players take the field, their black armbands will serve as a poignant reminder of the resilience and unity of a nation in the face of adversity.

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