WTC Final: Australia, South Africa players wear black armbands to mourn Ahmedabad crash victims
Oval, London: Players from both Australia and South Africa wore black armbands on Day 3 of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship final to pay their respects to the victims of the tragic Air India plane crash that occurred in Ahmedabad on June 12.
Along with the players, the match officials, umpires were also seen wearing the black armbands during the third day's play.
The gesture was a mark of mourning for the loss of lives in what is turning out to be one of the deadliest aviation disasters in India’s history. The crash, which involved an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner operating flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London, took place shortly after take-off and led to massive casualties. Over 260 deaths have been confirmed so far.
As a tribute to the lives lost, both teams observed the black armband tradition—an act widely followed in the cricketing world to show solidarity during times of tragedy.
Meanwhile, the World Test Championship final is poised for a thrilling finish. Australia, holding a narrow advantage with a second-innings lead of 218 runs, are looking to defend their title, while South Africa remain firmly in the hunt in a match that has seen momentum swing rapidly.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
