The Wankhede Stadium honored the late playback singer Asha Bhosle with a minute of silence before the Mumbai Indians versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru match in the Indian Premier League 2026. The stadium, filled with spectators and players, observed the tribute just before the match commenced. Mumbai Indians players wore black armbands as a gesture of respect for the iconic singer who passed away at 92.
Asha Bhosle, known for her melodious voice, was a devoted fan of Indian cricket along with her sister Lata Mangeshkar. The cricket community expressed shock and sorrow at her demise, with players using social media to pay their respects to the legendary singer. Her songs played during breaks as Royal Challengers Bengaluru batted first in the match.
The Indian cricket fraternity mourned the loss of Asha Bhosle, acknowledging her timeless voice and enduring melodies. She was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital before her passing, as confirmed by Maharashtra’s Culture Minister Ashish Shelar. Her final rites are scheduled at Shivaji Park on Monday at 4:00 pm.
Various cricket personalities, including Gautam Gambhir, Shikhar Dhawan, Jhulan Goswami, and Anil Kumble, expressed their condolences on social media, highlighting Asha Bhosle’s irreplaceable contribution to Indian music.
