Before the first Test in Leeds, India and England players wore black armbands and observed a minute’s silence to honour the victims of the recent Air India crash in Ahmedabad.
India and England players wore black armbands and observed a minute’s silence before the first Test at Headingley on June 20. The tribute was held in memory of those who died in the Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12.
The London-bound AI-171 flight, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The aircraft hit a nearby hostel building, killing 274 people, including 241 passengers and 33 on the ground.
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The BCCI and England Cricket also acknowledged the loss through posts on social media.
“The Indian Cricket Team and the England Cricket Team observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash ahead of the start of play on Day 1 of the first Test at Headingley, Leeds. The teams are wearing the black armbands to express solidarity with those affected,” BCCI wrote on its official ‘X’ handle.
The Indian Cricket Team and the England Cricket Team observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash ahead of the start of play on Day 1 of the first Test at Headingley, Leeds.
The teams are wearing the black armbands to express solidarity with… pic.twitter.com/Guxf1aO8iJ
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 20, 2025
“Both teams will wear black armbands today as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives in the Air India plane crash. Out thoughts are with all those affected by the terrible events that took place in Ahmedabad last week,” ECB’s post read.
A perfectly observed minutes silence.
This morning we remember those lost in the tragic Air India crash last week. pic.twitter.com/mEDsQPqVmH
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 20, 2025
In the match, England captain Ben Stokes chose to bowl first. India made a strong start with a 91-run opening stand between KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal. However, England struck back late in the first session. KL Rahul was dismissed for 42, while debutant Sai Sudharsan fell without scoring. Jaiswal remains unbeaten at the break, holding firm at one end.
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Last Updated on June 20, 2025
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