Why are India wearing black armbands in semi-final vs Australia?

Australian captain Steve Smith chose to field first in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal against India. The Indian team wore black armbands to honor Mumbai spinner Padmakar Shivalkar, who died at 84. Shivalkar, a prolific First-Class cricketer with 589 wickets, was honored with the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award by the BCCI in 2017.

India cricketers wear black armbands in ICC Champions Trophy semi-final vs Australia; BCCI reveals why

hindustantimes.com - 04/Mar 09:58

The Indian cricketers wore black armbands in the Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia in honour of late spinner, Padmakar Shivalkar.

Legendary Mumbai Spinner Padmakar Shivalkar Passes Away

zeenews.india.com - 03/Mar 20:15

Considered one of the best spinners to have never played for India, Shivalkar featured in a total of 124 First-Class matches and claimed 589 wickets...

Padmakar Shivalkar Passes Away Days After Milind Rege’s Death, BCCI Mourns Passing Away Of Legendary Spinner

free press journal - 04/Mar 07:00

Mumbai spin stalwart Shivalkar no more

hindustantimes.com - 03/Mar 23:36

The left-arm spinner took almost 600 first-class wickets in a three-decade Mumbai career, but never played for India

EXPLAINED: Why Indian Players Are Wearing Black Armbands During Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final Against Australia

zeenews.india.com - 04/Mar 15:25

Indian team players were seen wearing black armbands during the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal against Australia.

Legendary Mumbai spinner Padmakar Shivalkar dies

hindustantimes.com - 03/Mar 15:42

Legendary Mumbai spinner Padmakar Shivalkar died on Monday due to age-related issues. He was 84.

Mohali: Rain plays spoilsport in CK Nayudu Trophy final at Mullanpur stadium

hindustantimes.com - 28/Feb 04:32

In reply to Mumbai’s first innings total of 237 runs, Punjab were 80/1 with opener and the in-form batter Jaskaranvir Paul back in the pavilion

'Back and forth ...': Adam Zampa unfazed by hectic Champions Trophy schedule

times of india - 03/Mar 07:38

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals are set with India facing Australia in Dubai. Despite travel concerns, Australia remain confident, bringing...

Steve Smith holds Virat Kohli after Australia lose to India, keeps hand on his chest in rare post-match scenes

hindustantimes.com - 05/Mar 00:40

Steve Smith and Virat Kohli shared great sportsmanship after the end of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy semi-final, which India won by four...

Champions Trophy 2025 stats: Most runs, wickets, highest score ...

times of india - 22/Feb 10:57

The ICC Champions Trophy returns after eight years, with Pakistan hosting its first major ICC event since the 1996 ODI World Cup. Matches will be...

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