India is facing Australia in the fourth Test of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy in the Boxing Day Test 2024 at the MCG as teams look to take the lead in the series with the World Test Championship Final spot on the line.
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The Indian team, heading into the second day of play, after getting the hosts 6 wickets down while conceding 311 runs were seen sporting black armbands which they did not wear on the 26th.
As India looks to bundle up the Aussies quickly after quick wickets late at the end of the first day, see why did they wear the black armband.
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Why is India wearing black armbands on Day 2 of the MCG Test?
The Indian team will be sporting black armbands on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG to mourn the passing of former Indian Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh who passed away on Thursday night, December 26 at the age of 92.
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Dr Singh was declared dead in New Delhi due to age-related medical conditions at the prestigious AIIMS, and the news was declared by the hospital.
The Indian cricket team extended solidarity towards the family and friends of the former Indian PM.
The Indian Cricket Team is wearing black armbands as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh who passed away on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/nXVUHSaqel
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 27, 2024
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