Kapil Dev Applauds BCCI's Invitation to Armed Forces for IPL 2025 Final
BCCI Invites Armed Forces Chiefs to IPL 2025 Final
Kapil Dev, the former captain of India's World Cup-winning cricket team, expressed his views as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) extended invitations to the leaders of all three branches of the Indian Armed Forces for the IPL 2025 final, set to occur on June 3 in Ahmedabad.
The championship match will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The current IPL season faced a temporary halt on May 9 due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. This initiative by the BCCI aims to honor the achievements of Operation Sindoor.
Kapil Dev Commends BCCI's Respectful Gesture
In a statement regarding the BCCI's initiative, Kapil Dev remarked, "I take pride in the IPL's decision to invite the Chiefs of all armed forces. It is essential to show respect for their contributions to our nation. Rather than just speaking, we should demonstrate unity and strength. 'Zyada badi baat karne ki zarurat nahi hai, bade kaam karne ki zarurat hai, jaise hamari Army ne kia hai'..."
Details on Operation Sindoor
Earlier this week, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that invitations were sent to the Chiefs of the three Armed Forces, along with high-ranking officers and soldiers, for the IPL final on June 3 in Ahmedabad.
Operation Sindoor was India's strategic military response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22. Initiated on May 7, this operation resulted in the elimination of over 100 terrorists linked to groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen.
Upcoming IPL 2025 Playoffs
In IPL news, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured the top position on the leaderboard and a place in the playoffs after defeating the Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday.
Qualifier 1 is scheduled for May 29 at Mullanpur, where PBKS will face off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Additionally, the eliminator match featuring the Mumbai Indians (MI) will also take place in Mullanpur on May 30, where they will compete against the Gujarat Titans (GT).