This gesture from the BCCI and IPL Governing Council marks a first-of-its-kind tribute in the league\u2019s history. The Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, and Chief of Air Staff have been officially invited to attend the grand finale.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It's an unbelievable step from BCCI. You know, we normally criticise the BCCI for various things, but this is unbelievable. This is something where I think BCCI has taken a great initiative from a point of view where the entire nation is one, and the entire nation has to salute the armed forces for what they do unconditionally, saving and protecting us,\" Gambhir told the reporters on the sidelines of the Goswami Ganesh Dutt Memorial Cricket Tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The IPL final, initially set for May 26, was rescheduled to June 3 following a week-long suspension of the tournament due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The escalation \u2014 and India\u2019s subsequent military action across the Line of Control and in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir \u2014 saw the nation rally around its armed forces, leading the BCCI to take a conscious call to align the tournament\u2019s climax with a patriotic tribute.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Since the restart, every IPL match has opened with the national anthem, while digital boards across stadiums flash a constant message: \u201cThank You, Armed Forces.\u201d The initiative has received widespread appreciation from players and fans alike.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The IPL final, initially set for May 26, was rescheduled to June 3 following a week-long suspension of the tournament due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The escalation \u2014 and India\u2019s subsequent military action across the Line of Control and in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir \u2014 saw the nation rally around its armed forces, leading the BCCI to take a conscious call to align the tournament\u2019s climax with a patriotic tribute.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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