By Kaif - Jul 02, 2025 05:33 PM
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IND vs ENG 2nd Test: The second Test between India and England has started at Edgbaston, Birmingham, in which the host team's captain Ben Stokes won the toss and invited India to bat first. On the first day of the match, the players of both the teams came to play with black bands on their arms, an important reason for which has come to light.
Why both teams wear black bands in the 2nd test in Birmingham?: Actually, the players of both the teams came to play with black bands on their arms because through this they are paying tribute to former England batsman Wayne Larkins, who died on 28 June. Before India's batting started, the players of both the teams also remembered him through applause after observing a minute's silence.
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India and England players are wearing black armbands on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in the memory of former England, Northamptonshire, and Durham cricketer Wayne Larkins, who sadly passed away on June 28.
Let us tell you that former cricketer Wayne Larkins said goodbye to the world at the age of 71. He was ill for a long time. Talking about Wayne Larkins' international career, it was not very long. He played 13 Tests and 25 ODIs for England, in which he scored a total of 1084 runs. During this time Wayne Larkins was successful in scoring one century and 3 half-centuries.
Even though 71-year-old Wayne Larkins was not successful in leaving his mark in international cricket. But his figures at the domestic level were very tremendous. He has scored a lot of runs in First Class and List A cricket. This former right-handed cricketer has scored more than 27 thousand runs in 482 matches played in First Class cricket, which also includes 59 centuries. At the same time, 13,594 runs are registered in his name in List A career. During this time Wayne Larkins played 26 centuries and 66 half-century innings.
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