India and England players wore black armbands during the third ODI at Lord's as a mark of respect for legendary former West Indies captain Sir Garfield Sobers, who recently passed away aged 89. Both teams also observed a minute's silence. The emotional tribute honoured one of cricket's greatest all-rounders ahead of the series decider.
India and England players were seen wearing black armbands during the third ODI at Lord's on Sunday as a mark of respect for the legendary Sir Garfield Sobers, who recently passed away. The two teams also observed a minute's silence to honour the cricketing great.
Sobers, widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, died at the age of 89. His contribution to the sport has been remembered across the cricketing world, with the Lord's ODI providing a poignant setting for the tribute.
The decision to wear black armbands was a gesture of remembrance for the former West Indies captain, whose influence on international cricket remains immense. Players and fans at the iconic venue joined in paying their respects to the legendary cricketer.
The tribute came before a crucial ODI series decider between India and England. With the series level at 1-1, England won the toss and elected to bat first at Lord's.
