India, England Cricketers Wear Black Armbands to Honour Ahmedabad Crash Victims

Leeds: Players of both India and England teams’ are wearing black armbands on day one of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy first Test at Headingley as a mark of respect for victims who lost their lives in the plane crash in Ahmedabad last week.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) also said a moment’s silence was to be observed at the stadium before the national anthem begins. “Both 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 Air India plane crash last week in Ahmedabad.” IANS

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