Ind VS Eng 1st Test: Why does India, England wear black armbands in Headingley? | Cricket news
The Cricket teams of India and England observed a minute of silence and will wear black armbands in Headingley on day 1 of the opening match to honor the 274 victims of the Ahmedabad air disaster which occurred on June 12, when a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was crushed after the take-off in Ahmedabad.Live: India vs England 1st test day 1In a statement, the Cricket Council of England and Wales said: “The two teams will wear black armbands on day 1 of the test match as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives in the India airplane accident last week in Ahmedabad. A moment of a moment will be observed before the respective national hymns.”Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!The tragic incident cost the life of 181 Indian nationals and 53 British citizens, paying the tribute particularly significant for the two teams while they are preparing for the series in five tests.
The plane crashed into a BJ Medical College inn block in the Ahmedabad Meghaninagar region a few moments after takeoff, with a single surviving person.The vice-captain of India, Rishabh Pant, expressed the collective sorrow of the team and their commitment to raising the spirits of the nation through their performance. “What happened with the plane, all of India was saddened,” said Pant on Wednesday.“The only thing on our side, we will stick to how we can make India happy again,” he added.“The emotion will always be raised because of what happened in the accident, but at the same time, we will put our best foot forward for the country. How we can make them happy is an additional responsibility.”
The next test series marks the start of the world testing championship cycle for the two teams, adding a sporting meaning on an emotional occasion.The series represents a transition period for Indian cricket, because it enters a new era after the retirement of the main actors Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin in the test format.Shubman Gill will make his debut as a test captain in India, with pant as vice-captain for the series.
