India is all set to play the first ODI game against Sri Lanka after a 3-0 whitewash in the T20I series under their new captain, Suryakumar Yadav, and coach, Gautam Gambhir. With the ODI series now underway and Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma back in action at R. Premadasa Stadium, anticipation is high for this match. However, one thing grabbing attention is the black armbands worn by the Indian players. Why are they wearing these black armbands? Here is the emotional reason.
Anshuman Gaekwad passes away at 71
The Indian cricket team is wearing black armbands because they have lost a former Indian cricket hero, Anshuman Gaekwad, who passed away at the age of 71 on Wednesday. Gaekwad was battling blood cancer for a while. When it became known that his family was also struggling financially, the BCCI released an amount of Rs 1 crore to assist him after many former cricketers united to demand aid for his treatment.
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