IND vs WI: Why are India Players Wearing Black Armbands in first ODI against West Indies? Check Details

The Indian team is up against West Indies team in the 1st ODI of the bilateral series at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. But the black arm band on their jersey was noticed, when the players stood together for the national anthem. Here’s everything you need to know about the cause.

Why Indian Players wearing Black Arm Bands in IND vs WI 1st ODI?

The BCCI official twitter handle provided the update about the reason behind the Indian players wearing black arm bands in the 1st ODI against West Indies.

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The Indian Cricket Team is wearing black armbands today to pay their respects to Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar ji who left for her heavenly abode on Sunday morning. The queen of melody, Lata didi loved cricket, always supported the game and backed Team India. pic.twitter.com/NRTyeKZUDc

— BCCI (@BCCI) February 6, 2022

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The Indian players are wearing arm bands to pay respects to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who was the voice of Bollywood in the previous 3-4 decades. The singer was an avid cricket fan as well, and loved to watch the master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar’s batting.

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The Baroda batsman Deepak Hooda, who has rich experience in limited overs cricket for the past 4-5 years has finally featured in his first international match, in an ODI fixture against West Indies. Deepak was named in the squad due to his impressive performances in Syed Mushtaq Ali and Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021.

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The fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has effected an early dismissal in West Indies camp, where he clean bowled Shai Hope to get a good start for the Indian team. A lot will be expected from Yuzvendra Chahal as well due to his fine track against West Indies in limited overs series.

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