The players of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will wear black armbands during their IPL match which will not feature cheerleaders and fireworks on Wednesday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium to mourn the victims of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that caused 26 deaths.
The teams will also observe a minute’s silence to pay their respects to those affected by the incident that has drawn international condemnation.
“The players of two teams will wear black armbands and observe a minute’s silence in memory of all those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam,” a BCCI source told PTI.
“As a mark of respect there would be no cheerleaders on the sidelines of MI vs SRH game. No crackers will be burst,” the source added.
The BCCI also issued a statement to condemn the “ghastly and cowardly” attack.
“The cricketing community is deeply shocked and anguished by the tragic loss of innocent lives in the gruesome terror attack at Pahalgam yesterday,” BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said.
“On behalf of the BCCI, while condemning this ghastly and cowardly act with strongest possible words, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the berieved families and prayers for the departed souls. In sharing their pain and grief, we stand hand in hand at this hour of tragedy,” Saikia added.
