ENG Vs IND, 1st Test: India & England Players Observe Minute's Silence As A Mark Of Respect For Ahmedabad Plane Victims; Video

In a poignant show of solidarity and respect, players from both India and England, along with match officials, have been seen wearing black armbands during the ongoing 1st Test match at Leeds. The players and officials also observed a minute of silence to pay tribute to the victims.

On June 12, a devastating plane crash near Ahmedabad claimed numerous lives. In response, players from both nations paused pre-match routines, observed a minute of silence, and wore black armbands, a gesture of respect and grief.

The choice to wear armbands beautifully demonstrated unity within the cricket world. Both teams, recognizing the weight of the tragedy, came together in shared mourning before resuming the high-stakes battle. England cricket's official handle on X expressed their grief towards victims and announced that both camps will wear black armbands as a mark of respect.

India vs England 1st Test Preview

Team India and England will begin their 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle as they lock horns in the first of the five-Test series at the Headingley in Leeds, beginning on June 20. It will be a significant moment for Shubman Gill, who will play his first Test as the captain as the tourists begin a new era.

Gill, who made his Test debut in 2020 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), will step inside the Headingley, Leeds for the first time as captain in his red-ball international career. With Virat Kohli retiring from the format, the 25-year-old is all set to bat at number four. Karun Nair could also make his return to the Test side after seven years in the wilderness, while the bowling attack's leader will arguably be Jasprit Bumrah.

England, meanwhile, have already confirmed their playing eleven. The hosts have welcomed back Chris Woakes into their ranks, with the Warwickshire seamer being the most experienced seamer in James Anderson and Stuart Broad's absence. Meanwhile, they have preferred Ollie Pope to Jacob Bethell at number three.