Why Indian and Australian players wear black armbands during the semi-final?

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Why Indian and Australian players wear black armbands during the semi-final match?: The second semi-final of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 is being played between India and Australia. Australia won the toss and elected to bat first. All players from both teams wore black armbands.

The reason behind this is to pay tribute to 17-year-old Australian cricketer Ben Austin (Ben Austin Death). Ben Austin died after being struck by a ball in the neck and head during a practice session in Melbourne.

Reason for wearing black armbands in the semi-final match: Tribute to young cricketer

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The players are wearing black armbands during the match for a tragic reason: To pay tribute to 17-year-old Australian cricketer Ben Austin (Ben Austin Death).

Tragic incident: What happened to Ben Austin?

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Ben Austin died during a practice session in Melbourne. He was practicing batting in front of an automatic bowling machine when a ball struck him on the head and neck.

He was immediately rushed to the hospital after suffering serious injuries, but he passed away on Thursday. His tragic and untimely passing has shaken the entire cricketing world.

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A Symbol of Respect and Sympathy

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This gesture by both teams expresses deep respect and condolences for the late Ben Austin.

This black armband is not just a tribute, but also demonstrates that despite fierce competition on the field:

• It symbolizes the unity and empathy shared between the two cricketing nations (India and Australia).
• It is a poignant reminder that the spirit of the game transcends scoreboards and wins and losses.

Both teams, united in grief, are seeking to pay tribute to Ben Austin with a worthy display of their passion for him.

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