US EditionWhy Are India and England Players Wearing Black Armbands on Day 1 of ENG vs IND 2025 2nd Test?
- Wayne Larkins, former England cricketer, died on June 28, 2025, after a short illness in Coventry at age 71.
- His passing came between the first and second Tests of the India-England series, prompting tributes during the second Test's opening day.
- On July 2, at Edgbaston in Birmingham, Indian and English players wore black armbands and observed a moment of silence to honor Larkins.
- Wayne Larkins represented England in a total of 13 Test matches and 25 One Day Internationals between 1979 and 1991, amassed nearly 30,000 runs in County Cricket mainly with Northamptonshire, and was well-regarded for his dynamic style and strong presence on the field.
- The tribute highlighted Larkins' impact on cricket and suggested the cricket community's deep respect for his contributions on and off the field.
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Why are India and England players sporting black armband on Day 1 of second Test at Edgbaston?
England and India teams lined up to pay tribute to the former cricketer Wayne Larkins at Edgbaston in Birmingham on the first day of the second Test on Wednesday, July 2. As the teams assembled for the national anthems, both teams stood in silence for a few seconds, wearing black armbands, acknowledging Larkins' contribution for Northampton and England, one of the most popular cricketers in the country and as former captain Nasser Hussain reveal…
Why Are India & England Players Wearing Black Armbands On Day 1 Of 2nd Test At Birmingham? Reason Revealed
The second Test between England and India at Edgbaston, Birmingham began on a solemn note as both teams paid tribute to former England cricketer Wayne Larkins, who passed away recently. In a touching moment before the start of play, players from both sides wore black armbands and observed a minute’s silence to honour the memory of the late batsman.
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