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India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Spirit of India the real winner as war-paused IPL enters Final battle
The highly competitive IPL where loyalties remain divided among participating teams and their supporters dazzled with the spirit of a united India as fluttering tricolours and deshbhakti songs got everyone high on patriotism. The high-octane performances came during the opening ceremony of the IPL 2025 Final in Ahmedabad on Tuesday."Lighting up the Final with an enthusiastic tribute ceremony," posted the Indian Premier League official handle with a clip of artists performing the patriotic B Praak song 'Teri Mitti' from Kesari -- a 2019 Akshay with flags of India and the three services, and a formation of Suryakiran trainer aircrafts, elevated the electrifying spirit, while painting the sky with the colours of the tricolour. The IPL 2025 had to be halted for eight days and a match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals had to be aborted mid-way in Dharamsala after Pakistani drone attacks in nearby is also interesting to note that Punjab Kings, one of the underdogs of the competition, from the war-aborted match, is playing in the IPL 2025 Final. Shankar Mahadevan delivered a special musical performance to pay tribute to the Indian armed forces ahead of the IPL 2025 final between RCB and PBKS at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad. (Image: PTI) advertisementThe IPL Final comes within a month of the military confrontation between India and Pakistan, which saw Indian forces hit terror camps inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) as part of Operation Sindoor. A stung Pakistan tried to hit civilian and military areas with missiles and drones, but India crippled Pakistani military infrastructure in retaliatory strikes and forced it to call for Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the suspension of the remaining matches of the IPL on 9 May 2025, citing security concerns. Sixteen matches, including the knockouts, remained to be IPL tournament resumed on May 17, following a ceasefire on May 10 after the Pakistani DGMO called his Indian united behind its military and civilian leadership as the country vowed to avenge the dastardly attack on tourists in Pahalgam on April 22. Pakistani and Pakistan-trained terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists, after identifying them by their Pakistan and its terrorists made it about religion, for Indians, it was about the nation and its peace-loving is what was on display at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday."What a beautiful start with deshbhakti songs. OperationSindoor will always remain evergreen in the heart of Indians. Vande Mataram," posted a person on of the musical performance, a beautiful video package was played, honouring the Indian armed forces."Honouring the Indian armed forces", "Salute to the armed forces" and "Thank you armed forces" were the messages displayed across the digital boards used for advertising and sharing match information near the boundary of the packed up the #Final with an enthusiastic Tribute Ceremony #TATAIPL | #RCBvPBKS | #Final | #TheLastMile IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) June 3, 2025Shankar Mahadevan presented a medley of songs that celebrated the spirit of India. He started with the song 'Bharat' from next was the Lakshya title song, which got the crowd on their feet as Indian flags were waved by the fans up was Ae Watan from Raazi, followed by another song from came the ever-iconic Vande Mataram sung by Mahadevan and his sons, followed by Yeh Desh Hai Veer Jawanon Ka, the iconic song from Naya famous song 'Lehra Do' from the movie 83 was next and followed by the 'Hindustani' track from the movie atmosphere inside the stadium was the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers battle Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings, the real winners in the hearts of the millions of Indians were the armed forces and the InTrending Reel
Deccan Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Inside Indian-origin billionaire heiress Sarina Vaswani's Cannes wedding
The guest list featured Indian stars like singers Sonu Nigam, B Praak, Guru Randhawa, and Rahul Vaidya, along with top designer Manish Malhotra | Credit: Instagram/@manishmalhotra05
India.com
11-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Punjab Kings Issues Official Statement Following IPL Halt Over Indo-Pak Tensions
In a heartfelt message shared on their official Instagram handle, the franchise confirmed: "We're pleased to communicate that all our players, support staff, and everyone associated with Punjab Kings cricket operations are safe and secure." The statement extended sincere gratitude to the BCCI, IPL, Indian Railways, Police, State authorities, and the internal operations teams for facilitating the safe relocation of players and staff from both Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, who were recently stationed in Dharamsala. "A heartfelt thank you to the BCCI, IPL, Indian Railways, Police, State authorities, and our internal operations team for ensuring the safe movement of players, coaches, families, and support staff from both Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings to a secure location," the statement read. The franchise also acknowledged the leadership of its internal team during this sensitive period, noting: "We are especially grateful to our wing commanders for their calm and swift leadership, and to our CEO, Mr. Satish Menon, whose steady guidance has been instrumental throughout this process." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Punjab Kings (@punjabkingsipl) Reflecting on the season, the franchise called it a memorable chapter both on and off the field, crediting their fans for unwavering support: "It's been a standout season for the IPL and for Punjab Kings. None of it would've been possible without our fans. Your support through every high and low has meant the world, and we're truly grateful." In light of current events, PBKS made a strong appeal to the media for calm and responsible reporting: "We also make a humble appeal to the media, please keep the reporting calm, factual, and responsible. This isn't the moment for panic or noise. It's a moment to move forward with care and perspective." The statement concluded with a patriotic message, expressing solidarity with the Indian armed forces and recalling the emotional scenes from their most recent match in Dharamsala: "Most importantly, in moments like these, it's important we stay united and composed. We stand firmly with our armed forces. Nation First. Always. Yesterday's game in Dharamsala was unforgettable, from B Praak's stirring tribute to our armed forces to the electric atmosphere in the stands. Thank you once again to every single person who played a part in ensuring the safety, success, and spirit of this journey."
India Gazette
10-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Punjab Kings issue statement on IPL postponement amid India-Pakistan tensions
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Following the postponement of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) have issued an official statement, assuring fans and the wider cricketing community of the safety and well-being of their players, staff, and personnel. In a heartfelt message shared on their official Instagram handle, the franchise confirmed, 'We're pleased to communicate that all our players, support staff, and everyone associated with Punjab Kings cricket operations are safe and secure.' The statement extended sincere gratitude to various authorities and individuals who played a crucial role in ensuring the safe relocation of players and staff from both Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals (DC), who were recently in Dharamsala. 'A heartfelt thank you to the BCCI, IPL, Indian Railways, Police, State authorities, and our internal operations team for ensuring the safe movement of players, coaches, families, and support staff from both Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, from Dharamsala to a secure location,' the statement read. 'We are especially grateful to our wing commanders for their calm and swift leadership, and to our CEO, Mr. Satish Menon, whose steady guidance has been instrumental throughout this process,' the statement added. The franchise also took a moment to reflect on the season, calling it a memorable one both on and off the field, 'It's been a standout season, for the IPL and for Punjab Kings. None of it would've been possible without our fans. Your support through every high and low has meant the world, and we're truly grateful.' In light of the ongoing situation, the franchise made a strong appeal to the media for responsible and composed reporting, 'We also make a humble appeal to the media -- please keep the reporting calm, factual, and responsible. This isn't the moment for panic or noise. It's a moment to move forward with care and perspective.' The statement ended on a patriotic note, expressing solidarity with the Indian armed forces and reflecting on the emotional scenes from their most recent fixture. 'Most importantly, in moments like these, it's important we stay united and composed. We stand firmly with our armed forces. Nation First. Always. Yesterday's game in Dharamsala was unforgettable from B Praak's stirring tribute to our armed forces to the electric atmosphere in the stands. Thank you once again to every single person who played a part in ensuring the safety, success, and spirit of this journey,' the statement concluded. (ANI)
India Today
09-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Watch: PBKS, DC players arrive in Delhi from Dharamshala after IPL 2025 suspension
The Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals players arrived in Delhi from Dharamshala after the IPL 2025 match in Dharamshala on May 8 was abandoned due to attacks from Pakistan in various parts of India. The match was abandoned in the 11th over when PBKS was batting and the players were quickly evacuated from the stadium. A special Vande Bharat train was arranged for the players to make their way to Delhi from Dharamshala as the IPL 2025 season was suspended for a week. The players, support staff and officials arrived in the capital city on May 9 and were seen exiting the train station. You can see the full video below:VIDEO | IPL 2025: Players of Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings arrive in Delhi. (n/1)Earlier today, the IPL was suspended for a week due to the escalating military confrontation between India and Pakistan.(Full video available on PTI Videos - Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 9, 2025advertisementPBKS put out a statement on their official Instagram account, saying that the players, support staff and everyone associated with the franchise's cricket operations are safe and secure. They also thanked the BCCI, IPL, Indian railways and the police for ensuring the safety of the players, their families and support staff from both teams. "We're pleased to communicate that all our players, support staff, and everyone associated with Punjab Kings cricket operations are safe and secure. A heartfelt thank you to the BCCI, IPL, Indian Railways, Police, State authorities, and our internal operations team for ensuring the safe movement of players, coaches, families, and support staff from both Delhi Capitals & Punjab Kings, from Dharamsala to a secure location.""We are especially grateful to our wing commanders for their calm and swift leadership, and to our CEO, Mr Satish Menon, whose steady guidance has been instrumental throughout this been a standout season, for the IPL and for Punjab Kings both on and off the field. None of it would've been possible without our fans. Your support through every high and low has meant the world, and we're truly grateful We also make a humble appeal to the media, please keep the reporting calm, factual, and responsible. This isn't the moment for panic or noise. It's a moment to move forward with care and perspective."advertisement"Most importantly, in moments like these, it's important we stay united and composed. We stand firmly with our armed forces. Nation First. Always. Yesterday's game in Dharamshala was unforgettable, from B Praak's stirring tribute to our armed forces to the electric atmosphere in the stands. Thank you once again to every single person who played a part in ensuring the safety, success, and spirit of this journey," read the statement from PBKS. BCCI suspends IPL for a weekThe BCCI on Friday, May 9, decided to suspend the IPL for a week amidst the escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. The cricket body also announced that the new schedule and venues for the remainder of the campaign will be announced in 'due course.' Tune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
