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"We need to pay them respect for what they have done for us": Kapil Dev on invitation to Armed Forces chiefs for IPL final
New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): India World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev shared his thoughts as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) invited the chiefs of all three Indian Armed Forces to the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, scheduled to be held on June 3 in Ahmedabad. The IPL title clash will be held on June 3 at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. The ongoing edition of the tournament was temporarily suspended on May 9 due to cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. The BCCI's move is aimed at celebrating the success of Operation Sindoor. Speaking on BCCI's decision, Kapil Dev told the media, '...I am proud that the IPL has invited Chiefs of all the forces. We need to pay them respect for what they have done for us and our country. I just want to say, lets not talk but show unity and power. 'Zyada badi baat karne ki zarurat nahi hai, bade kaam karne ki zarurat hai, jaise hamari Army ne kia hai'...' Earlier on Tuesday, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said that an invitation has been extended to Chiefs of all three Armed forces, top-ranked officers and soldiers for the Indian Premier League (IPL) final, which will take place on June 3 in Ahmedabad. Operation Sindoor was India's decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Launched on May 7, Operation Sindoor led to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. Coming to the IPL, Punjab Kings (PBKS) sealed their top spot on the table and a slot in the qualifier with a win over Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday. Qualifier 1 will take place at Mullanpur on May 29, and the PBKS battle with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be witnessed. The eliminator, featuring Mumbai Indians (MI), will take place in Mullanpur as well on May 30 and will witness the five-time champions battle with the Gujarat Titans (GT). (ANI)
New Indian Express
27-05-2025
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Tribute to Operation Sindoor at IPL final: BCCI invites all three service chiefs
NEW DELHI: The BCCI on Tuesday said it has invited all three service chiefs of the Indian armed forces to attend the IPL final on June 3 in Ahmedabad, where the event's closing ceremony will also feature a tribute to their "heroic efforts" during the recent Operation Sindoor. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia made the announcement in a media statement. "We have extended an invitation to all Indian Armed Forces chiefs top-ranked officers and soldiers for the IPL final in Ahmedabad to celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor," Saikia told PTI on Tuesday. Saikia said that the BCCI salutes the "bravery, courage, and selfless service" of the country's armed forces. He lauded the "heroic efforts under Operation Sindoor" which protected and inspired 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 said. While General Upendra Dwivedi is the Chief of Army Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi is the Naval Chief. Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh is the Chief of Air Staff. Operation Sindoor was triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 in which 26 peopls, mostly tourists, were gunned down by Pakistan-backed terrorists. The retaliatory action led to a brief military showdown between the two arch foes before India agreed to halt its operations on Pakistan's request for a cease fire.
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27-05-2025
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IPL 2025 Final: BCCI to pay tribute to Operation Sindoor with all three service chiefs in house
The BCCI has invited the three service chiefs to the IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad to honour their role in Operation Sindoor. The closing ceremony will pay tribute to the armed forces' bravery and sacrifices on 3 June. read more The Indian armed forces were paid tribute during the RCB vs KKR game after the tournament resumed. Image: BCCI New Delhi: The BCCI on Tuesday said it has invited all three service chiefs of the Indian armed forces to attend the IPL 2025 final on June 3 in Ahmedabad, where the event's closing ceremony will also feature a tribute to their 'heroic efforts' during the recent Operation Sindoor. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia made the announcement in a media statement. 'We have extended an invitation to all Indian Armed Forces chiefs top-ranked officers and soldiers for the IPL final in Ahmedabad to celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor,' Saikia told PTI on Tuesday. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Saikia said that the BCCI salutes the 'bravery, courage, and selfless service' of the country's armed forces. He lauded the 'heroic efforts under Operation Sindoor' which protected and inspired 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 said. While General Upendra Dwivedi is the Chief of Army Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi is the Naval Chief. Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh is the Chief of Air Staff. Operation Sindoor was triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 in which 26 peopls, mostly tourists, were gunned down by Pakistan-backed terrorists. The retaliatory action led to a brief military showdown between the two arch foes before India agreed to halt its operations on Pakistan's request for a cease fire. 'It's a gracious gesture by the BCCI to invite the three service chiefs as the armed forces have done the country proud during Operation Sindoor. We are forever indebted to our forces for keeping us safe,' former BCCI acting president C K Khanna said reacting to the Board's decision.
India Gazette
27-05-2025
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- India Gazette
Invitation extended to all three Indian Armed Forces chiefs, top officers for IPL final: BCCI secretary
By Vipul Kashyap New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia said that an invitation has been extended to Chiefs of all three Armed forces, top-ranked officers and soldiers for the Indian Premier League (IPL) final, which will take place on June 3 in Ahmedabad. The title clash of the IPL will be held on June 3 at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. The ongoing edition of the tournament was temporarily suspended on May 9 due to cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, which also involved the Indian Armed Forces carrying out Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The move by the BCCI is aimed at celebrating the success of the operation. 'We have extended an invitation to all Indian Armed Forces chiefs (General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Army Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of Naval Staff, and Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, the Chief of Air Staff), top-ranked officers and soldiers for the IPL final in Ahmedabad to celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor,' Saikia told ANI. Operation Sindoor was India's decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Launched on May 7, Operation Sindoor led to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. After the attack, Pakistan retaliated with cross-border shelling across the Line of Control and Jammu and Kashmir as well as attempted drone attacks along the border regions, following which India launched a coordinated attack and damaged radar infrastructure, communication centres, and airfields across 11 airbases in Pakistan. After this, on May 10, an understanding of the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan was announced. Coming to the IPL, Punjab Kings (PBKS) sealed their top spot on the table and a slot in the qualifier with a win over Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday. The Qualifier one will take place at Mullanpur on May 29 and will witness PBKS battle either Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) or Gujarat Titans (GT). The eliminator, featuring Mumbai Indians (MI), will take place in Mullanpur as well on May 30 and will witness the five-time champions battle either RCB or GT. RCB, placed third in the points table with 17 points next to GT (18 points), have a chance to book a qualifier one spot if they win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their clash at Lucknow, taking place on Tuesday. (ANI)
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Business Standard
27-05-2025
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IPL 2025 Final: BCCI plans special tribute for Operation Sindoor heroes
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Tuesday that it has invited the chiefs of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force to attend the IPL 2025 final on June 3 in Ahmedabad. As part of the closing ceremony, a special tribute will be paid to the armed forces in recognition of their valor during Operation Sindoor. BCCI to honour all three Army chiefs BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia shared the news in an official statement, noting that senior officers and personnel from the Indian Armed Forces are being welcomed to the final in honor of their courage and commitment. 'We've extended invitations to the top leadership of the Indian Armed Forces and their personnel for the IPL final in Ahmedabad to commemorate the success of Operation Sindoor,' Saikia told PTI. He emphasized the BCCI's deep respect for the armed forces, stating, 'This is our way of saluting the bravery, dedication, and sacrifices of our soldiers. While cricket holds a special place in the hearts of Indians, the safety and sovereignty of our nation are paramount.' The tribute is in recognition of the military's swift response during Operation Sindoor, which followed a terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22. The assault, carried out by Pakistan-backed militants, claimed 26 lives—mostly tourists. India's counter-response was met with a short military escalation before Pakistan sought a ceasefire. The current heads of the three armed forces are General Upendra Dwivedi (Army), Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi (Navy), and Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh (Air Force). IPL final shifted to Ahmedabad The final for the IPL 2025 tournament has been shifted from Kolkata Eden Gardens to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad after the tournaent was stopped due to tensions between India and Pakistan. Usually, the team that wins the title the year before gets to host the IPl final next year.
