IND vs AUS / Team India paid tribute to Manmohan Singh, came to play on the field wearing black bands

IND vs AUS: The fourth match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is being played between India and Australia at the historic ground of Melbourne. On the second day of the match, the Indian team presented a wonderful emotional scene when all the players came on the field wearing black bands. This honor was given as a tribute to the former Prime Minister of the country, Dr. Manmohan Singh, who passed away on the night of 26 December at the age of 92.

Tribute to Manmohan Singh from the country

The whole country is in mourning due to the demise of Dr. Manmohan Singh, who was a great economist and Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014. He will always be remembered for his visionary policies and calm leadership. The Indian cricket team expressed its condolences by playing with black bands on the second day of the Boxing-Day Test.

Sports world expressed grief

Not only cricket, other veterans of the sports world also expressed their views through social media.

Virender Sehwag wrote, "My heartfelt condolences on the demise of our former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh ji. Om Shanti." Harbhajan Singh said, "Dr. Singh will always be remembered as a gentleman and a visionary leader. Deeply saddened by his demise." Yuvraj Singh also paid tribute to him, calling him a calm and efficient leader.

Day 2: Australia dominates

The first session of the second day of the match was completely in Australia's name. The Australian team scored 454 runs for 7 wickets till the lunch break. Steve Smith remained unbeaten on 139 runs in his brilliant innings. Mitchell Starc supported Smith by scoring 15 runs. In the first session of the second day, Australia added 143 runs in 27 overs and lost only one wicket. Manmohan Singh's legacy The demise of Dr. Manmohan Singh is an irreparable loss not only for India but for the entire world. During his tenure, India made unprecedented progress in the economic and social sector. His thoughts and contributions will always be remembered by generations to come.

Conclusion:

This emotional moment of the Melbourne Test showed how sports and national sentiment are intertwined. Dr. Manmohan Singh was honoured in his own way by people from sports and politics. This tribute by the Indian team shows that the impact of the great personality is felt deeply beyond the field of play.

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