Delhi: In the match between the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), the players of both teams wore a black armband to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. In this tragic incident in Pahalgam, Kashmir on 22 April, 26 innocent people lost their lives, causing a wave of mourning across the country.
The BCCI and IPL officials had already kept a minute’s silence during the match of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians on 23 April, with no DJ or music. Subsequently, IPL teams wearing black armband expressed their solidarity to the martyrs in this attack. The same scene was seen in the match of Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings played on Saturday.
The Indian government and the leaders around the world have strongly condemned this attack, and the Indian cricket world has also raised a strong voice against it. On April 24, BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla clarified that India will not play any bilateral cricket series against Pakistan. Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly also suggested that India should end all cricket relations with Pakistan.
Significantly, this terrorist attack is a serious security challenge for the country, which has shocked the entire country. This type of violence in the beautiful litigants of Kashmir has become a big concern not only for the citizens, but also for the overall security system of the country.
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