US EditionMI vs RCB: Why Mumbai Indians & Royal Challengers Bengaluru players are wearing black armbands in IPL 2026? Revealed
- Today, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru honored legendary singer Asha Bhosle with a minute of silence and black armbands at Wankhede Stadium before their match.
- Legendary singer Bhosle passed away at age 92 after suffering cardiac arrest at Breach Candy Hospital, prompting widespread mourning across India's cricket community.
- Sachin and Kohli paid tribute on social media, with Kohli writing, 'Your voice touched millions and will live on forever in our hearts.'
- Anand Bhosle stated that the public can pay respects at 11 am tomorrow at Casa Grande, Lower Parel, with last rites at 4 pm at Shivaji Park.
- Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to bowl first against RCB, with Hardik announcing that Mayank Markande and Mitchell Santner replaced Chahar and Ghazanfar in the lineup.
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Asha Bhosle's Demise: RCB, MI Players Sport Black Armbands As Mark Of Tribute To 'Dum Maaro Dum' Singer
A moment of silence was observed at the Wankhede Stadium ahead of the marquee IPL 2026 match between five-time champions Mumbai Indians and defending champions, RCB, as a mark of respect to legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away in Mumbai earlier today.
IPL 2026: RCB, MI stars pay homage to Asha Bhosle at Wankhede, sport black armbands
Mumbai Indians and RCB players paid homage to the legendary Asha Bhosle ahead of their game at the Wankhede stadium on Sunday, April 12. Both teams are wearing black armbands to remember the iconic singer.
Why are MI and RCB players wearing black armbands during clash at Wankhede in IPL 2026?
Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be aiming to recover from their defeats against the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2026. Ahead of their upcoming clash, players from both teams paid tribute following the passing of Asha Bhosle.
MI vs RCB: Why Mumbai Indians & Royal Challengers Bengaluru players are wearing black armbands in IPL 2026? Revealed
The players of Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru observed a minute's silence at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday in the memory legendary Asha Bhosle, who passed away on 93.
Impact Subs in Today's IPL Match for Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 🏏 LatestLY
Following the toss, where Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya elected to bowl first, both sides have named five substitutes as per the Impact Player rule. With dew expected to play a major role in the second innings, the management of both teams will be looking to utilise their tactical swaps to balance their bowling and batting units during the chase. 🏏 Impact Subs in Today's IPL Match for Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
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