
In a solemn gesture of remembrance and respect, the players and support staff of Team India wore black armbands and observed a minute’s silence ahead of their intra-squad game at Beckenham today, mourning the lives lost in the Ahmedabad plane crash
The tribute, held in quiet unity before the day’s play began, served as a heartfelt moment of solidarity with the families and communities affected by the tragic incident.

The black armbands were worn throughout the match as a symbol of mourning and collective grief, with several players visibly moved during the observance. The Indian cricket team, currently preparing for their upcoming tour, took a pause from their competitive schedule to reflect on the fragility of life and the tragedy that unfolded back home.
The Ahmedabad crash, which occurred earlier this week, claimed numerous lives and left the country in mourning. Across India, tributes have poured in from leaders, citizens, and communities, and today’s observance by Team India added the voice of the sporting world to this wave of collective sorrow.
🇮🇳 A Team United in Grief – Ahmedabad plane crash
Cricket has often served as a bridge between sport and emotion in India, and today’s tribute reinforced that role. Whether it was players standing shoulder-to-shoulder in silence, or the quiet intensity with which the game resumed afterward, the moment was a reminder that some things go beyond the boundary ropes.
As India gears up for major international fixtures in the coming weeks, today’s act of remembrance reflects the team’s deep connection to the nation and its people.
🛬 Ahmedabad Plane Crash – What We Know
- A passenger aircraft crashed near Ahmedabad earlier this week.
- Several lives were lost, with rescue and relief operations ongoing.
- The cause of the crash is under investigation by aviation authorities.
🕊️ National Mourning in India – Ahmedabad plane crash.
- India is grieving the victims of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad.
- Tributes have poured in from across the country.
- Sports teams, including Team India, observed a minute’s silence.