Here’s why Sunrisers Hyderabad wore black bands in their match against CSK

Sunrisers Hyderabad were pitted against the Chennai Super Kings for Qualifier 1 on Tuesday. Although they lost the game to Chennai Super Kings, their on-field gesture won millions of hearts.

The SRH players wore black armbands during the match in memory of those who lost their lives in the tragic incident in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan.

Eight people were killed in an explosion at the Spinghar Stadium and more than 50 people were left injured.

This gesture was also a mark of respect for their teammate Rashid Khan who hails from Jalalabad, capital of Nangarhar province.

Sunrisers Hyderabad would be playing their next match in Kolkata to secure a spot in the finals.

The Afghan Cricket Board (ACB) also thanked the team for their efforts.

Thank you to @SunRisers for showing sympathy towards the victims of the tragic incident in Nangarhar province by wearing black arm bands in today's match.

— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) May 22, 2018

Yesterday night I felt watching game #AFGvCSK not #SRHvCSK. #SRH all players decrease our sorrow when they were showing sympathy towards victims of the tragic incident in Nangarhar province. love all #India nd specially #SRH
@rashidkhan_19. #IPL2018 #SRHvCSK @MohammadNabi007 pic.twitter.com/sGx8TMUqRl

— Basir Sahaak (@BasirSahaak) May 23, 2018

Afghanistan would be clashing against India for their first Test series from June 14- June 18.

Only 2⃣3⃣ days to go for the #HistoricTest between ?? & ?? at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru !! #AFGvIND pic.twitter.com/XaIr2cXkhJ

— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) May 22, 2018