IND Vs ENG, 1st Test: India And England Players Wear Black Armbands To Honour Ahmedabad Plane Crash Victims

Day One of the much-anticipated Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Headingley began on a somber note as players from both India and England observed a moment바카라�s silence and wore black armbands in memory of those who tragically lost their lives in the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad last week.

The symbolic gesture, led by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), reflected the shared grief across nations after more than 240 people바카라�many of them Indian and British nationals바카라�perished when a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London바카라�s Gatwick Airport crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel just moments after take-off. The incident left only one survivor.

The stadium, usually a theatre of vibrant Test match energy, stood still in tribute as players and officials bowed their heads before the national anthems. 바카라�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,바카라� the ECB had announced earlier. 바카라�A moment바카라�s silence will be observed prior to the respective national anthems.바카라�

In the pre-match press conference, India바카라�s vice-captain Rishabh Pant acknowledged the nation바카라�s collective heartbreak and stressed the team바카라�s emotional commitment heading into the series. 바카라�What happened in the aircraft crash, I think the whole India was disheartened,바카라� Pant said. 바카라�But at the same time, we are going to be sticking with them. How we can make India happy again바카라�that바카라�s the only thing from our side.바카라�

Pant went on to reflect on the emotional weight the players carry during such times. 바카라�The emotion is going to be high because of what happened in the crash, but at the same time, we are going to put our best foot forward for the country. That바카라�s an added responsibility always.바카라�

In moments of national tragedy, cricket in India has often been more than a game바카라�it becomes a symbol of resilience, unity, and hope. Pant echoed this sentiment. 바카라�You want to make India happy all the time but as a cricketer it바카라�s not possible all the time. What I can promise from our side is we are going to put our best foot forward and we are going to give our 200%, and in that process we are going to make India a lot happier place.바카라�