The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will honor legendary Assamese singer Zubeen Garg with a special 40-minute tribute before the opening match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 in Guwahati on September 30. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed this initiative, stating that the tribute will be coordinated with the Assam Cricket Association at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, where India will compete against Sri Lanka in the tournament’s opener.
Saikia emphasized the importance of this tribute in light of the grief surrounding Garg’s recent passing. “Keeping in consonance with the grief and tragic situation prevailing in Assam after the loss of Zubeen Garg, we felt it is our duty to honour him. There will be about a 40-minute programme in his memory at the opening ceremony. This will be the biggest tribute the cricketing fraternity can offer to Zubeen,” he shared.
Playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, already scheduled to perform at the ceremony, will be part of the tribute. Saikia mentioned that they are finalizing additional performers who will pay their respects to Garg. Although some other cultural programs were considered, time constraints led them to focus entirely on honoring Zubeen Garg during the 40 minutes.
This announcement comes as Assam continues to grieve the untimely loss of Garg, who passed away earlier this week due to a seizure while swimming at Lazarus Island in Singapore. His body was returned to Guwahati on Sunday morning, where thousands of fans gathered at Sarusajai Stadium and along the streets to pay their last respects.
For the people of Assam, this planned tribute serves as a meaningful acknowledgment of a cultural icon whose music resonated through generations. His legacy will now be honored amidst one of the world’s most-watched sporting events.
Original Source: https://assamtribune.com/guwahati/bcci-to-host-40-min-tribute-for-zubeen-garg-at-womens-world-cup-opener-in-guwahati-1592042
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Publish Date: 2025-09-21 17:51:00
