BCCI to pay tribute to Indian Armed Forces at IPL closing ceremony

The decision was taken to honour the Indian Armed Forces for successfully conducting Operation Sindoor.

“BCCI salutes the bravery, courage, and selfless service of our armed forces, whose heroic efforts under Operation Sindoor continue to protect and inspire the nation. As a tribute, we have decided to dedicate the closing ceremony to the armed forces and honor our heroes. While cricket remains a national passion, there is nothing greater than the nation and its sovereignty, integrity, and security of our country,” Saikia told India Today," BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia told India Today.

The closing ceremony will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3.

The tournament was halted for a week amid the flare-up of tension between the two nations.

The tournament resumed on May 17 after India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire deal.

Operation Sindoor

Operation Sindoor was a fierce military operation launched by the Indian Air Force (IAF) on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists who were enjoying their vacation at Baisaran Valley, which is referred to as India's Switzerland.

The operation aimed to dismantle terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

After the Pakistan Army again targeted Indian civilians and resorted to cross-border firing, the Indian Armed Forces retaliated, destroying defence systems of the hostile neighbour.

Following the same, India is sending a total of seven all-party delegations to different countries to apprise them of the significance of Operation Sindoor and expose Pakistan's role in harbouring cross-border terrorism.