IND vs AFG / Why did Team India wear a black band in the first match of Super-8? The reason behind this is very sad

IND vs AFG: The Indian team is currently playing against the Afghanistan team in the Super-8 round of the T20 World Cup 2024. In this match, captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bowl first. The Indian team has made one change in the playing XI. Kuldeep Yadav has got a chance in place of Mohammad Siraj in the team.

Former India player David Johnson died today

In the match against Afghanistan, the players of the Indian team have come out wearing black bands on their hands. Indian players have worn this arm band to pay tribute to Indian player David Jones. Former India player David Johnson committed suicide by jumping from the balcony of his apartment from the fourth floor in Bengaluru. He was battling health problems. He was discharged from the hospital a few days ago. He was a victim of depression.

BCCI tweeted

BCCI posted on the social media platform X and wrote that the Indian players will take the field wearing black bands in memory of David Johnson. The former Indian fast bowler passed away on Thursday.

Team India will wear black armbands today in memory of former Indian fast bowler David Johnson, who passed away on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/dhFiwjnWSs

— BCCI (@BCCI) June 20, 2024

David Johnson played two Test matches in his career

David Johnson made his debut for the Indian team in the year 1996. After this, he scored 8 runs and took three wickets in 2 Test matches for Team India. Apart from this, he also played 39 first class and 33 List A matches. David Johnson played one Test match against South Africa and one against Australia in his career. After that he did not get a chance in Team India.