Why are the players of India and England wearing black armbands on the day 1 of the Eng vs. Ind Test?
The England Cricket Board said in a statement, “There are views with all the people affected by the terrible incidents in Ahmedabad last week.
Shubman Gill and Co. alongside the England players, wore black armbands on Friday when they came out for the national anthem before the start of Day 1 of the first Test at Headingley in Leeds as a tribute and mark of respect for those who lost their lives in the Air India plane crash last week in Ahmedabad. The players from both teams also observed a minute of silence prior to the respective national anthems.
“Both teams will wear black armbands today as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives in the Air India plane crash. Out thoughts are with all those affected by the terrible events that took place in Ahmedabad last week,” said the England Cricket Board in a statement.
Talking about the match, Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl first. India gave a debut to Sai Sudharsan, while Karun Nair made a return after eight years.
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