BCCI to honor Zubeen Garg with emotional tribute at Women's ODI World Cup Opener in Guwahati

The 40-minute memorial show will celebrate the life and legacy of the "Prince of North East," who tragically died in a scuba diving accident in Singapore. This heartfelt gesture comes amid widespread mourning in Assam and across India, where Garg was revered as a cultural icon.

The opening ceremony will feature a special performance by renowned playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, who will belt out popular Bollywood hits and the tournament's official anthem, "Bring it Home." The event kicks off with the co-hosts India facing Sri Lanka in the first match, blending cricket excitement with emotional remembrance.

Zubeen Garg, known for his versatile voice in over 38,000 songs across 40 languages, rose to fame with tracks like "Ya Ali." He earned the National Award for Best Music Direction for the non-feature film *Echoes of Silence* at the 55th National Film Awards in 2009. His contributions to Assamese, Hindi, and Bengali music made him a household name, and his passing has left a void in the entertainment world.

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia expressed the organization's sentiments, stating, "There is huge grief in Assam following Zubeen's death. This tribute is our way to honor him during the opening ceremony." Saikia also voiced optimism about India's Women's team, noting their strong performance against Australia recently and hoping they break the ICC trophy jinx.

As India aims for glory in the Women's ODI World Cup 2025, the ceremony underscores cricket's role in uniting communities. Fans can expect a mix of music, emotion, and high-stakes action, with Ghoshal's performance adding star power.

In related cricket news, tensions rise in the Asia Cup 2025 with India vs Pakistan clashes making headlines. Abhishek Sharma addressed his heated argument with Haris Rauf, while Suryakumar Yadav trolled Pakistan in a press conference. India dominated Oman by 21 runs in their 250th T20I, with Sanju Samson scoring 56 and Arshdeep Singh reaching 100 T20I wickets.

This Women's World Cup opener promises to be unforgettable, honoring Zubeen Garg while spotlighting women's cricket. Stay tuned for live updates on the ICC Women's ODI World Cup schedule, India vs Sri Lanka match predictions, and more Asia Cup 2025 highlights.