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Why are Chennai Super Kings players wearing black armbands in IPL match vs Mumbai Indians | Cricket News

Why are Chennai Super Kings players wearing black armbands in IPL match vs Mumbai Indians | Cricket News

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2 min readUpdated: Apr 23, 2026 07:27 PM IST Chennai Super Kings players were seen sporting black armbands against the Mumbai Indians on Thursday at the Wankhede. This was due to CSK pacer Mukesh Choudhary’s mother passing away on Tuesday after a year-long battle with illness. “The CSK family mourns the passing of Mukesh Choudhary’s mother. We stand with Mukesh and his family, keeping them in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time,” the franchise had posted on Thursday morning. Coming to the match, CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad lost the toss and was sent to bat first by Mumbai counterpart Hardik Pandya. Mumbai Indians retained the XI from their previous match which means Rohit Sharma continues to miss out for a third match in a row. He is enduring a hamstring issue. The CSK family mourns the passing of Mukesh Choudhary’s mother. We stand with Mukesh and his family, keeping them in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 23, 2026 MS Dhoni also has …

Why are Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru players sporting black armbands for their IPL match? | Cricket News

Why are Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru players sporting black armbands for their IPL match? | Cricket News

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3 min readApr 12, 2026 09:46 PM IST The Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru players were spotted sporting black armbands in their match on Sunday at the Wankhede. This was a way for them to pay respects to the legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle who passed away at Breach Candy Hospital on Sunday, where she had been admitted on Saturday evening due to extreme exhaustion and a chest infection. There was also a minute’s silence observed at the Wankhede to pay respects to the 92-year-old. “IPL pays tribute to legendary music icon Asha Bhosale, whose timeless voice defined generations and enriched India’s cultural heritage. Players from @mipaltan and @RCBTweets wore black armbands and observed a minute’s silence before Match 20 in her honour. Her legacy will continue to resonate across eras,” the official IPL account posted. Bhosle’s passing marks the end of an extraordinary musical journey that spanned over eight decades. Asha Bhosle’s funetal will be held on Monday. Talking to reporters outside the hospital, her son Anand Bhosle said, “She passed away today. …

Why are India, Australia players wearing black armbands during Women’s World Cup semifinal in Navi Mumbai?

Why are India, Australia players wearing black armbands during Women’s World Cup semifinal in Navi Mumbai?

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The Indian and Australian women’s teams wore black armbands during their high-octane ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal clash at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday as a tribute to Ben Austin, the 17-year-old Australian cricketer who passed away on the cricket field on Thursday morning. Teenager Ben Austin succumbed to his injuries and died, which he sustained in the cricket nets earlier in the week. The aspiring cricketer hailing from Melbourne was hit by a ball thrown by the wanger (A device to throw the ball before the game). Austin, although he was wearing a helmet but was not wearing a stem guard, head of Cricket Victoria Nick Cummins confirmed. “The ball hit him in the neck in a similar accident that Phil Hughes suffered 10 years ago,” Cummins said. “This tragedy has taken Ben from us, but we find some comfort that he was doing something he did for so many summers — going down to the nets with mates to play cricket,” Ben’s father Jace, wrote. Story continues below …

Cricket Association Of Bengal Pay Tribute To Pahalgam Victims; KKR, PBKS Players Wear Black Armbands

Cricket Association Of Bengal Pay Tribute To Pahalgam Victims; KKR, PBKS Players Wear Black Armbands

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Representative image.© BCCI/Sportzpics In a gesture of respect and solidarity, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) paid tribute to the victims of the terror attack in Pahalgam before the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday. To honour those who lost their lives, a minute’s silence was observed before the start of play. KKR and PBKS players also wore black armbands during the match to pay tribute to the victims of the terror attack. The customary ringing of the Eden bell, which has been the tradition for several years before the start of a match, was not done on Saturday as a mark of respect. Present on the occasion were CAB president Snehasish Ganguly, secretary Naresh Ojha, treasurer Prabir Chakrabarty, joint secretary Debabrata Das, among others. Also present was former Australia cricketer and PBKS assistant coach Brad Haddin. Twenty-six people, mostly tourists, were killed and several injured when terrorists opened fire at a meadow near the popular tourist town of Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s …

Black armbands and a minute’s silence at Super Cup to mourn Pahalgam victims

Black armbands and a minute’s silence at Super Cup to mourn Pahalgam victims

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A pall of gloom hangs over the nation in keeping with the Pahalgam attacks that took place on Tuesday in southern Kashmir. A day later, football players expressed their solidarity sporting black armbands. The players of Bengaluru FC and Inter Kashi wore black armbands through the course of their Super Cup match on Wednesday at the Kalinga Stadium in Odisha. 🚨#News | The players of Bengaluru FC and Inter Kashi wore black armbands for their Super Cup match today🚨👉Both teams observed a minute of silence to mourn the victims of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.#pahalgamattack #bfc #interkashi pic.twitter.com/iCnjgZ7Chr — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) April 23, 2025 Ahead of the game, a minute’s silence was observed to mourn the victims of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. In a statement Bengaluru FC said that it “stands in solidarity with the victims, their families, and all those affected in the #PahalgamAttack.” At least 26 persons — mostly tourists — were killed by terrorists on Tuesday at the Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam. The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow group of …

Players, Umpires to Wear Black Armbands to Pay Homage to Pahalgam Attack

Players, Umpires to Wear Black Armbands to Pay Homage to Pahalgam Attack

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The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) will be paying tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack during the 41st match of the IPL 2025 game SRH vs MI on April 23 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The tragic incident, which took the lives of 26 people, has entirely shocked the country. To pay tribute to the victims, players and umpires will be wearing black armbands and will also stand for a minute of silence before the match. During the match, no fireworks, cheerleaders will be present on the ground and austerity measures will be maintained throughtout the game. “The players of two teams will wear black armbands and observe a minute’s silence in memory of all those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Pahalgam,” a BCCI source told media. “As a mark of respect there would be no cheerleaders on the sidelines of MI vs SRH game. No crackers will be burst,” he added. The attack on the innocent tourists has received widespread condemnation from top …

Muslims back AIMPLB call; wear armbands to protest Waqf Bill

Muslims back AIMPLB call; wear armbands to protest Waqf Bill

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Muslim devotees wearing black armbands during ‘namaz’ on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramzan, outside a mosque in Kolkata on March 28, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI The All India Muslim Personal Law Board’s appeal to Muslim community members to wear a black armband when they offer Jumatul Vida (last Friday of Ramzan) prayers was greeted with a huge response. The Board had asked the community members to protest in this peaceful manner against the proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill. Across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Jaipur, and other cities, Muslim men offered the Friday prayers with a black armband on their kurta. In many mosques, the Friday sermon was used to alert the community to the repercussions if the Bill is passed by the Parliament. In the historic Jama Masjid in Delhi, hundreds of men could be seen wearing the black ribbon on the arm as a mark of protest against the Bill. “There would have been an even greater response had the imam given a similar call,” a worshipper said after Friday prayers …

Former Mumbai captain Milind Rege dies at 76, players wear black armbands in Ranji Trophy match

Former Mumbai captain Milind Rege dies at 76, players wear black armbands in Ranji Trophy match

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Former Mumbai captain Milind Rege passed away on Friday morning at 76 after suffering cardiac arrest. Rege played multiple roles in Mumbai cricket since he retired from the sport, remaining available for Mumbai Cricket Association throughout his cricketing career. He served as a managing committee member, was a selector, commentator and later was appointed as advisor to MCA. Ahead of the day’s play in Nagpur in the Ranji Trophy semifinal, Mumbai and Vidarbha players observed silence as a mark of respect. The Mumbai players wore blacka armbands as well. Rege, an offspinner, played 52 first-class matches for Mumbai in the 70s and took 126 wickets. He was also part of the organising committee during ICC-Champions Trophy held in Mumbai in 2006. Story continues below this ad Former Mumbai captain Milind Rege and former India pacer Raju Kulkarni at an event. (Express Photo) Former India cricketer Sandeep Patil said Rege was the support system of his life. “At my book release, he said see you in Kolkata, I was waiting for him to visit me. He …

Why are India and England players wearing green armbands in 3rd ODI in Ahmedabad? | Cricket News

Why are India and England players wearing green armbands in 3rd ODI in Ahmedabad? | Cricket News

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The Indian and England players sported green armbands on Wednesday for the 3rd ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in order to support the BCCI’s initiative of “Donate Organs, Save Lives” campaign. “Both teams are wearing green arm bands to support BCCI’s initiative ‘Donate Organs, Save Lives’. The initiative is spearheaded by ICC Chairman Mr Jay Shah,” a BCCI release stated. “Today, we’re wearing green ribbons alongside India to support the ‘Donate Organs, Save Lives’ initiative,” the England Cricket X handle also posted. The initiative was supported by several Indian players, including Virat Kohli and vice-captain Shubman Gill. “Score the ultimate century. Your organs can help others live beyond your lifetime. Register as a donor and make every life count,” Kohli said in a video shared by the BCCI. The two teams are wearing green arm bands to support BCCI’s initiative “Donate Organs, Save Lives”. The initiative is spearheaded by ICC Chairman Mr Jay Shah. Pledge, spread the word, and let’s be a part of something truly meaningful.#DonateOrgansSaveLives | @JayShah pic.twitter.com/QQ532W26wd — BCCI (@BCCI) February …

Why India, England Players Wore Green Armbands In Ahmedabad ODI

Why India, England Players Wore Green Armbands In Ahmedabad ODI

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India and England cricket teams took the field for the third and final ODI in Ahmedabad on Wednesday wearing green armbands to support the BCCI’s initiative of “Donate Organs, Save Lives” campaign. The BCCI informed this in a statement shortly after the commencement of the match here at the Narendra Modi Stadium. “Both teams are wearing green arm bands to support BCCI’s initiative ‘Donate Organs, Save Lives’. The initiative is spearheaded by ICC Chairman Mr Jay Shah,” the BCCI release stated. . The initiative was announced by ICC chairman and former BCCI secretary Shah on Monday. Shah wrote on X, “On the occasion of the 3rd ODI between India and England in Ahmedabad on February 12th, we are proud to launch an awareness initiative — Donate Organs, Save Lives.” “Sport has the power to inspire, unite, and create lasting impact beyond the field. Through this initiative, we urge everyone to take a step towards giving the greatest gift of all — the gift of life. “One pledge, one decision, can save multiple lives. …