The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla reinforced that India is not going to play any bilateral cricket against Pakistan within the aftermath of the terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam. India and Pakistan haven’t played a bilateral series since 2012-13 when Pakistan travelled to India for a limited-overs series. India last went to Pakistan in 2008. The one time the 2 teams face one another is during international competitions with Pakistan coming to India for the ODI World Cup 2023. Nevertheless, India refused to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025 and their matches – including the match against Pakistan and the ultimate – were held in Dubai.
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“We’re with the victims and we condemn it. Whatever our government will say, we’ll do. We do not play with Pakistan in bilateral series due to the federal government stand. And we is not going to play with Pakistan in bilaterals going forward. But in relation to ICC event we play attributable to ICC engagement. ICC can also be aware whatever is occurring they’ll to it (sic),” he told Sports Tak.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia also expressed his condolences over the attack.
“The cricketing community is deeply shocked and anguished by the tragic lack of innocent lives within the gruesome terror attack at Pahalgam yesterday. On behalf of the BCCI, while condemning this ghastly and cowardly act with strongest possible words, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the departed souls. In sharing their pain and grief, we stand hand in hand at this hour of tragedy,” Saikia said.
In a solemn gesture of solidarity and respect, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) paid tribute to the victims of the phobia attack in Pahalgam in the course of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match no. 41 between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI) on the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
To honour those that lost their lives, a 60-second moment of silence was observed before the beginning of play, following a proper announcement over the general public address system,, in line with the media advisory by BCCI.
This allowed each in-stadium and broadcast audiences to take part in the tribute. Through the toss, the captains of each teams offered their condolences and strongly condemned the heinous act. Throughout the match, players, match officials, commentators, and support staff wore black armbands as a mark of respect. The commentary team further acknowledged these gestures on air, reflecting on the emotional significance of the tribute and the nation’s shared grief.
The BCCI also took a conscious decision to conduct the sport without fanfare. There have been no cheerleader performances, celebratory fireworks, music, or DJ activities — ensuring a dignified atmosphere that honoured the solemnity of the occasion.
(With ANI inputs)
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