Pahalgam attack: Black armbands, no cheerleaders or fireworks at SRH vs MI game

In respect of those killed of Tuesday's terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, the players of the two participating teams, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI), will wear black armbands and observe a minute of silence prior to the start of their IPL 2025 match in Hyderabad later today.

Additionally, as has been usual in the IPL, there won't be any cheerleaders or fireworks at the stadium.

During the game, the BCCI will offer its sympathies to the victims' families in a number of ways. To "ensure the in-stadium audience and broadcast viewers are aware and can participate in the tribute," the minute of silence will be observed first, after an announcement is made over the ground's public address system.

Both team captains will then honor the victims and reject the terrible act during the toss, and all players, match officials, commentators, and support personnel will wear black armbands. Additionally, broadcast commentators have been directed to "talk about the tragic incident and its impact and inform viewers about the significance of the black armbands."

According to the most recent count, a terror strike in the highland station of Pahalgam on Tuesday killed 26 people and injured many more.

"The cricketing community is deeply shocked and anguished by the tragic loss of innocent lives in the gruesome terror attack at Pahalgam yesterday," said BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia in a statement on Wednesday. On behalf of the BCCI, I offer our deepest sympathies to the families of the deceased and offer prayers for their souls, all the while strongly condemning this terrible and cruel crime. We support one another during this tragic time by sharing their suffering and loss.