Team India honors Ahmedabad plane crash victims with black armbands and a moment of silence.

In a somber display of respect and unity, the players and support staff of Team India in Beckenham donned black armbands on Wednesday to pay tribute to the victims of the heartbreaking Ahmedabad plane crash. The team also held a minute of silence before the match commenced, honoring the lives lost in this tragic event.

The Indian cricket team, currently preparing for the India-England Test series under the leadership of Shubman Gill, temporarily halted their practice to show their sorrow and support for the families affected. By wearing black armbands and observing silence, the team conveyed a poignant message of compassion to the nation in mourning.

The series is part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle.
Team India departed for the UK from Mumbai on Friday night.

A rejuvenated Indian squad will be captained by newly-appointed skipper Shubman Gill, signaling the dawn of a new era following the recent retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Several Indian players had previously arrived in England as part of the India A squad, which is currently participating in a three-match unofficial Test series against England Lions.

“It’s wonderful to be part of the Indian cricket team, especially during a Test series. Welcome to the UK,” stated newcomer Sai Sudharsan in a video shared by the BCCI on ‘X’.

The first Test is set to take place in Leeds from June 20, followed by matches in Birmingham (July 2–6), Lord’s (July 10–14), Manchester (July 23–27), and The Oval (August 4–8).

(With PTI inputs)