Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport: Players of both India and England teams’ are wearing black armbands on day one of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy first Test at Headingley as a mark of respect for victims who lost their lives in the plane crash in Ahmedabad last week.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) also said a moment’s silence was to be observed at the stadium before the national anthem begins. “Both teams will wear black armbands on Day 1 of the Test match as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives in the Air India plane crash last week in Ahmedabad."
"A moment’s silence will be observed prior to the respective national anthems. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the terrible events that took place in Ahmedabad last week,” said the ECB.