In a historic gesture, BCCI is dedicating the IPL 2025 final's closing ceremony to the Indian Armed Forces. The cricket body has invited the Chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force along with decorated soldiers at the Narendra Modi Stadium on June 3. This tribute comes in light of the success of Operation Sindoor. A military band and patriotic performances are also planned for the day. Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir lauded the initiative.
28 May,2025 07:14 PM IST
On Friday, the BCCI suspended IPL 2025 for one week due to rising India-Pakistan tensions. Vice President Rajeev Shukla assured the league would resume soon, expressing pride in the Indian Army and solidarity with the government. Cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also voiced strong support for the military and praised the armed forces for their courage and commitment.
09 May,2025 05:28 PM IST
India fast bowler Mohammed Shami was bestowed with the Arjuna Award on 9 January 2024 by the President of India Droupadi Murmu. Shami's name was recommended by the Board of Control for Cricket in India after his sensational outing in the ODI World Cup 2023.
09 January,2024 05:02 PM IST
India is all set to host the 50-over ICC Cricket World Cup in late 2023. However, suspense over the participation of its neighbour Pakistan still continues. Pak government has not given nod to PCB for team’s participation in the 2023 ODI World Cup. The reason behind govt’s delay can be India’s unwavering stance over Asia Cup rescheduling. #pakistan #cricket #icct20worldcup2023
13 March,2023 06:42 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
