Why CSK players are wearing black armbands against MI in IPL 2026 clash
Mumbai: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) players were seen wearing black armbands during their IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, drawing attention from viewers during the high-profile clash.
The black armbands were worn as a mark of respect for CSK pacer Mukesh Choudhary’s mother, Prem Devi, who passed away on April 21 after a prolonged illness.
The franchise chose to honour her memory during the match against Mumbai Indians, one of the biggest rivalries in Indian Premier League history.
Mukesh Choudhary had rushed to his hometown in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, after CSK’s previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad to perform the last rites of his mother.
Sources said Prem Devi had been undergoing treatment at Tata Hospital in Mumbai. It is also learnt that former CSK captain MS Dhoni remained in touch with the pacer during the difficult period and had visited his mother while she was under treatment.
Despite the personal tragedy, Mukesh Choudhary rejoined the CSK squad for the match against Mumbai Indians.
The black armbands were seen as a gesture of solidarity from the entire CSK team, paying tribute to their teammate’s late mother during the match at Wankhede.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
