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The black band tribute represents players paying respect to any type of loss of life or sorrow, signifying sadness.
Times when Team India wore black bands
Team India is playing against Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2023. While cricket fans around the world were eager to witness the great finale, the members of both teams were sporting black arm bands ahead of the game.
Why do players wear black bands during games?
Not just in cricket, but in nearly every sport, team or individual, the black band tribute represents players showing support or paying respect to any type of loss of life or sorrow, signifying sadness.
Last Updated: 07.44 PM, Jun 07, 2023
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India vs Australia - WTC Final 2023
The Indian team is wearing a black band throughout today's WTC final match against Australia in remembrance of the victims of the Odisha train catastrophe.
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SRH vs RR - IPL 2023
During their IPL 2023 encounter, the players for the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) wore a black band to honour the memory of Indian cricketer Salim Durani.
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IND vs WI - 1st ODI, 2022
Team India donned a black band for the first One-Day International (ODI) match against the West Indies in February 2022 to honour the late singer Lata Mangeshkar.
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IND vs ENG - 4th Test, 2021
On September 2, 2021, during India vs England 4th Test match, the Men in Blue wore a black armband to honour the late Laxman Vasudeo Paranjape, a renowned cricketer.
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IND vs NZ - WTC Final 2021
Team India wore a black band during the World Test Championship (WTC) Final in 2021 to pay tribute to Indian track star Milkha Singh, who had died from COVID-19.
Last Updated: 07.44 PM, Jun 07, 2023