However, a Dainik Jagran report now revealed that the Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, and Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh have turned down the BCCI’s request to attend the IPL 2025 final.
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Saikia had said that the BCCI proudly salutes the "bravery, courage, and selfless service" of the Indian armed forces. The original plan for the closing ceremony included live performances by the musical bands of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Border Security Force (BSF).
Military-themed IPL 2025 Final celebration plans dropped
But on Thursday, as reported by Dainik Jagran, BCCI sources confirmed that they got the message from the Indian government that chiefs of the armed forces will not be able to join the celebrations in Ahmedabad, which led to changes in the program.
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Now how will BCCI pay tribute to Operation Sindoor?
आइपीएल फाइनल में नहीं जाएंगे तीनों सेना प्रमुख, तीनों सेनाओं और बीएसएफ के बैंड की प्रस्तुति होनी थी, अब नहीं होगी। अब शंकर महादेवन राष्ट्र भक्ति के गीत गाकर दर्शकों का उत्साहवर्धन करेंगे। पढ़ें पूरी खबर... pic.twitter.com/hWTtAmwhr6
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Notably, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already qualified for the IPL 2025 final after beating Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 in Chandigarh. While the Eliminator saw Gujarat Titans eliminated from the IPL 2025, Mumbai Indians qualified for Qualifier 2 after thrashing GT on May 30.
Now, the winner of Qualifier 2 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians will face RCB in the IPL 2025 final on June 3 in Ahmedabad. While PBKS and RCB are chasing their maiden IPL title, Hardik Pandya is aiming to win his first title as MI captain this season. I already have five IPL trophies.
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