England's men's and women's players will wear black armbands on day one of tests against Australia this month as a tribute to victims of a stabbing and van attack in the English city of Nottingham, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Thursday. A minute's silence will be observed before the men's ope
England's men's and women's players will wear black armbands on day one of tests against Australia this month as a tribute to victims of a stabbing and van attack in the English city of Nottingham, the country's cricket board said on Thursday.
A minute's silence will be observed before the men's opening Ashes test at Edgbaston on Friday, as well as the women's one-off test against Australia in Nottingham from June 22-26. "The deeply distressing scenes witnessed in Nottingham this week have brought immense sorrow to everyone, particularly the cherished friends and families of the victims," England men's test captain Ben Stokes said."These events sadden the England cricket teams, and we are thinking about those affected at this harrowing time. As a gesture of respect, we will honour them by wearing black armbands.
"It was incredibly saddening to learn about the events that took place in Nottingham, and it felt a bit closer to home to learn that two of the victims had been cricket players," England women's captain Heather Knight said.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
UK police seek motive for Nottingham murdersLONDON: British police were questioning a man on suspicion of murder on Wednesday (Jun 14) as they sought the motive for a stabbing and van attack in the central English city of Nottingham
Read more »
UK police search for Nottingham murders' motiveThe police said they are not looking for any other suspects. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Australia's Cummins predicts a 'different' Warner in AshesEDGBASTON, England : Australia captain Pat Cummins tipped a 'different' David Warner to win his personal duel against Stuart Broad and dominate England's bowlers in the Ashes series beginning at Edgbaston on Friday.England's team for the series opener includes seamer Broad, who has dismissed Warner 14 tim
Read more »
New rules allow English clubs to sign players who do not meet work permit requirementsEnglish clubs will be able to sign a specified number of players who do not meet the points requirements for work permits after the interior ministry approved new criteria for international player visas, the Football Association said on Wednesday. The new Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) Criteria, effect
Read more »
England's 'serial winners' can end trophy drought, says MingsEngland's squad is packed with 'serial winners' and has the potential to bring the country its first major trophy since the 1966 World Cup, defender Tyrone Mings said ahead of the next round of Euro 2024 qualifiers.The 30-year-old, who helped Aston Villa secure a seventh-place finish in the Premier League
Read more »
England's Moeen says one-word message prompted Ashes returnLONDON : It took a one-word message from England captain Ben Stokes for spin all-rounder Moeen Ali to come out of his test retirement and join the squad for the Ashes series against Australia beginning at Edgbaston on Friday.Moeen played the last of his 64 tests nearly two years ago before quitting the fo
Read more »