India is currently mourning the demise of legendary former Indian athlete Milkha Singh, who passed away on Friday night due to COVID-19. Meanwhile, the Indian cricketers are donning black armbands in honour of him during the ongoing WTC final.
India lost a legend on Friday night when former Indian athlete Milkha Singh passed away. The 91-year-old was battling COVID-19 and its complications for the past month.
Following his demise, the nation is mourning, as every sector is paying homage and tribute to the legend. On the same note, the Indian cricket team, too, decided to honour the legend.
The Indians are wearing black armbands during their ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2019-21 final against New Zealand at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. "The Indian Cricket Team is wearing black armbands in remembrance of Milkha Singhji, who passed away due to COVID-19," conveyed BCCI in a message, reports PTI.
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The Indians, too, honoured Milkha by paying tribute on social media, starting from skipper Virat Kohli to former Indian Sachin Tendulkar, head coach Ravi Shastri and the Board of Control for Cricket in India President Sourav Ganguly.
A legacy that inspired a whole nation to aim for excellence. To never give up and chase your dreams. Rest in Peace ji 🙏. You will never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/IXVmM86Hiv
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli)Extremely saddened by this news ..RIP ,India's one of the greatest sportsman..you have made young Indians dream of becoming an athlete..had the privilege of knowing you so closely .. pic.twitter.com/mbEk9WPDBd
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99)Rest in Peace our very own ‘Flying Sikh’ Milkha Singh ji.
Your demise has left a deep void in every Indian’s heart today, but you shall keep inspiring several generations to come. pic.twitter.com/ImljefeUEN
India’s greatest runner. Shook the world in 60s with his competitive spirit inspite of the most limited facilities. He took the word determination and will to compete to another level. Respect. God bless your soul. Condolences to & family 🙏🏻 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/oiJlkdK6fh
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc)As for the match, the Indians lost the toss and have been asked to bat first. As of now, the opener Rohit Sharma and Submna Gill are off to a commendable start, putting up the opening 50-run stand while they remain unbeaten with lunch yet to kick in.
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