The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly has confirmed that there will be a closing ceremony for the IPL 2022 and Bollywood personalities Ranveer Singh and Academy Award winner AR Rahman will perform at the event in Ahmedabad on May 29.
Ganguly also confirmed to Sportstar, that to celebrate 75 years of India's independence, the Board will also put on a show, chronicling the journey of Indian cricket over the last seven decades.
"With Ahmedabad hosting the final, we will celebrate the 75th independence of the country, marking the journey of Indian cricket with a special show," Ganguly said.
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The BCCI is also planning to have small programs in Kolkata as Eden Gardens will be hosting two qualifiers. It is believed that some of the former India captains could also be invited for the final.
To commemorate the 75th year of the country, the Indian government has taken up the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' initiative featuring its glorious history, culture and achievements. And after two years, the BCCI is hosting the entire tournament in India and to make it special, the Board wants to celebrate the moment.
