Written By: Danish
Both teams wore black armbands & observed silence to honor 241 victims of Ahmedabad-London Air India crash. Sole survivor was among 242 onboard.
Flight carried 169 Indians, 53 Britons, 7 Portuguese & 1 Canadian. Similar tributes were paid during WTC Final by SA & Australia teams.
Crash occurred last week during takeoff. Test cricket's tradition of honoring tragedies continues at historic Headingley ground in Leeds.
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England won toss, chose to bowl. Teams united in respect before competitive battle began in first Test of crucial 5-match series.
Cricket's ability to unite in grief shines through. Players transform from rivals to united mourners paying respects before play.