The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced plans to honor the Indian armed forces during the IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, featuring a live performance by singer B Praak , following Operation Sindoor against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan.
The IPL's official social media handle shared the announcement on Thursday, stating: "Dharamshala, get ready to sing with pride! B Praak brings the nation's sound on a night of patriotism and notes echoing India's spirit. With soulful melodies & powerful anthems, unite to celebrate our great culture. A tribute to the heart of Bharat!"
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The tribute came to life as B Praak delivered a stirring live performance before the match, captivating the Dharamshala crowd with his soulful renditions. The atmosphere was charged with emotion as fans joined in patriotic songs, turning the stadium into a sea of lights and applause in honour of the armed forces. The performance marked a powerful moment of national pride and unity.
A similar tribute was observed during Wednesday's IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens, where players, support staff, and match officials stood for the national anthem.
The message "Proud of the Indian armed forces" was repeatedly displayed on the stadium's big screens during the match to demonstrate solidarity with the country's defence personnel.
The tributes follow Operation Sindoor, launched by Indian armed forces in the early hours of Wednesday, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Toss is delayed due to rain in the match between Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals .
The IPL's official social media handle shared the announcement on Thursday, stating: "Dharamshala, get ready to sing with pride! B Praak brings the nation's sound on a night of patriotism and notes echoing India's spirit. With soulful melodies & powerful anthems, unite to celebrate our great culture. A tribute to the heart of Bharat!"
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
The tribute came to life as B Praak delivered a stirring live performance before the match, captivating the Dharamshala crowd with his soulful renditions. The atmosphere was charged with emotion as fans joined in patriotic songs, turning the stadium into a sea of lights and applause in honour of the armed forces. The performance marked a powerful moment of national pride and unity.
A Tribute to Indian Armed Forces, ft. B Praak 🇮🇳#TATAIPL | #PBKSvDC | @PunjabKingsIPL | @DelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/QtXXoHZ4kn
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 8, 2025
A similar tribute was observed during Wednesday's IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens, where players, support staff, and match officials stood for the national anthem.
The message "Proud of the Indian armed forces" was repeatedly displayed on the stadium's big screens during the match to demonstrate solidarity with the country's defence personnel.
The tributes follow Operation Sindoor, launched by Indian armed forces in the early hours of Wednesday, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Toss is delayed due to rain in the match between Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals .
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