India, June 3 -- As the sun sets over Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium tonight, the crescendo of the Indian Premier League's 18th season will be marked not just by cricketing fervor but by a poignant musical homage. Renowned singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan, accompanied by his sons Siddharth and Shivam, is set to deliver a stirring tribute to the Indian Armed Forces during the IPL 2025 closing ceremony.

The 58-year-old singer part of the popular music composing trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy , reflects on this opportunity with profound humility. Speaking to us exclusively over the phone, he shares: "Of course, cricket is such a big sport here, and to be chosen to perform at the closing ceremony is really gratifying. I am humbled at this oppor...