\u201cTeam India will wear black armbands today in memory of former India fast bowler David Johnson, who passed away on Thursday,\u201d said a statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), shortly after the toss was done.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Johnson was a fast bowler who played two Tests for India in 1996, taking three wickets. In domestic cricket, he picked up 125 wickets for Karnataka in 39 first-class appearances. The highlight of Johnson\u2019s career was clocking a speed of 157.8 km\/h during a Test match against Australia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble stated on X, \u201cSaddened to hear of the passing of my cricketing colleague David Johnson. Heartfelt condolences to his family. Gone too soon, \u2018Benny\u2019!\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cDeeply saddened by the passing of my former teammate, David Johnson. He was full of life and never gave up on the field. My thoughts are with his friends and family,\u201d tweeted legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Saddened by the passing away of David Johnson. May god give strength to his family and loved ones,\" wrote former India opener Gautam Gambhir wrote on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Deepest condolences to the family and friends of our former Indian fast bowler David Johnson. His contributions to the game will always be remembered,\" tweeted BCCI Secretary Jay Shah.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/t20-world-cup-indian-team-wears-black-armbands-in-memory-of-former-fast-bowler-david-johnson.JPG", "alt_img": "T20 World Cup: Indian team wears black armbands in memory of former fast-bowler David Johnson", "alt_title": "Barbados : ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between India and Afghanistan", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "T20 World Cup: Indian Team Wears Black Armbands In Memory Of Former Fast-bowler David Johnson On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "T20 World Cup: Indian Team Wears Black Armbands In Memory Of Former Fast-bowler David Johnson, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah: The Indian team is wearing black armbands in memory of former fast-bowler David Johnson, who passed.", "seo_keywords": "David Johnson, Super Eight, ICC Men, T20 World Cup, IANS Photo, The Indian, Kensington Oval, Team India, Former Indian, Anil Kumble, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah", "tag": "", "tagging": "David Johnson, Super Eight, ICC Men, T20 World Cup, IANS Photo, The Indian, Kensington Oval, Team India, Former Indian, Anil Kumble, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "t20-world-cup-indian-team-wears-black-armbands-in-memory-of-former-fast-bowler-david-johnson", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "1277", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2024-06-20 20:24:05", "updated": "2024-06-20 20:24:05", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "David Johnson, Super Eight, ICC Men, T20 World Cup, IANS Photo, The Indian, Kensington Oval, Team India, Former Indian, Anil Kumble, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-06-20 20:24:05", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "england_cricket": "0", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/t20-world-cup-indian-team-wears-black-armbands-in-memory-of-former-fast-bowler-david-johnson-146885" }