ENG vs NZ 1st Test: Why England players are wearing black armbands at Lord’s
England’s players are seen wearing black armbands on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s as part of a special tribute to former cricketers who have passed away since the team’s last home international fixture. Before the start of play on Thursday, a mo
England players wore black armbands and observed a moment of silence before the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s to honour former England cricketers who have died since the team’s last home international. The pre-match tributes also marked 10 years since New Zealand great Martin Crowe’s passing, with his daughter Emma ringing the traditional five-minute bell.
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