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Ind vs Eng 1st Test: Players don black armbands to honour Ahmedabad plane crash victims

Sai Sudharsan has been handed his debut cap by India's veteran Test cricketer, Cheteshwar Pujara. Over the years, Pujara has been batting at number three for India in the traditional format of the game. As the match proceeds, Sai may come in to bat at number three as skipper Gill will be taking up the role of Kohli at number four

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Team India players wear armbands to pay respects to victims of Ahmedabad plane crash (Pic: X/@BCCI)

Team India players wear armbands to pay respects to victims of Ahmedabad plane crash (Pic: X/@BCCI)

Players from both sides in the opening Test of the ongoing India vs England series on Friday donned black armbands to honour the memory of those who lost their lives in the recent tragedy in Ahmedabad. A minute’s silence was also observed by the players and match officials as a mark of respect.

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 20, 2025

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