Why India & England players wear black armbands

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.

Tribute

Flight carried 169 Indians, 53 Britons, 7 Portuguese & 1 Canadian. Similar tributes were paid during WTC Final by SA & Australia teams.

Composition

Crash occurred last week during takeoff. Test cricket's tradition of honoring tragedies continues at historic Headingley ground in Leeds.

Context

Amid solemn atmosphere, Sai Sudharsan received Test cap #317 from Pujara. IPL 2025 Orange Cap winner to bat at No.3 for India.

Debut

Karun Nair returns after 8 years! Last played in 2017. Scored 3 Ranji Trophy knockout centuries including final ton for Vidarbha this season.

Comeback

England won toss, chose to bowl. Teams united in respect before competitive battle began in first Test of crucial 5-match series.

Match

Cricket's ability to unite in grief shines through. Players transform from rivals to united mourners paying respects before play.

Legacy

Sai Sudharsan becomes first Indian in 14 years to get duck on Test debut!