IPL 2025: BCCI to honour Indian armed forces with B Praak performance in Dharamshala-OxBig News Network

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will pay tribute to the Indian armed forces ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala on Thursday.

As part of the tribute, acclaimed singer and composer B Praak will deliver a live performance celebrating India’s cultural spirit and saluting the bravery of its armed forces. The evening will be steeped in patriotic fervour, with the HPCA Stadium set to resonate with soulful melodies and stirring anthems.

“Dharamshala, get ready to sing with pride! B Praak brings the nation’s sound on a night of patriotism and notes echoing India’s spirit. With soulful melodies and powerful anthems, unite to celebrate our great culture. “A tribute to the heart of Bharat,” read a statement from the IPL.

The tribute comes in the wake of the Indian Army’s response to the terror attack on April 22. In a precision operation codenamed Operation Sindoor, Indian forces reportedly struck nine terror camps across the Line of Control in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of Wednesday.

Earlier this week, the national anthem was played before the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Players and support staff from both sides, along with match officials, stood together in solemn respect.