The Indian Premier League clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians on Wednesday will be played under sombre circumstances due to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam which caused 26 deaths. Media reports have suggested that the SRH vs MI IPL 2025 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad will not feature cheerleaders and fireworks.
Players are also wearing black armbands to condemn the heinous terror attack which targeted innocent civilians while both teams will also observe a minute’s silence to pay their respects to victims.
“As a mark of respect there would be no cheerleaders on the sidelines of the MI vs SRH game. No crackers will be burst,” news agency PTI quoted a BCCI official as saying.
The Resistance Front (TRF), which is a part of the banned Pakistani terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group, has claimed responsibility for the attack.
“The cricketing community is deeply shocked and anguished by the tragic loss of innocent lives in the gruesome terror attack at Pahalgam yesterday,” BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said. “On behalf of the BCCI, while condemning this ghastly and cowardly act with strongest possible words, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the departed souls. In sharing their pain and grief, we stand hand in hand at this hour of tragedy,” he added.
Cricketers like Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar have also condemned the terror attack on their social media handles.
“Deeply saddened by the heinous attack in Pahalgam on innocent people. 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,” Kohli wrote on his Instagram Story.
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“Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic attacks on innocent people in Pahalgam. The affected families must be going through an unimaginable ordeal – India and the world stand united with them at this dark hour, as we mourn the loss of lives and pray for justice,” wrote Sachin.
