Australia’s players are wearing black armbands in the Adelaide Test to honor the memories of two cricket legends. They are paying tribute to Phillip Hughes, marking the 10th anniversary of his death, and Ian Redpath, who passed away on December 1. This gesture symbolizes respect and remembrance for their contributions to the sport.
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Australian Players Honor Two Cricket Legends in Adelaide Test
In the ongoing Adelaide Test, Australian cricketers are wearing black armbands to pay tribute to two former greats: Phillip Hughes and Ian Redpath. This marks the 10-year anniversary of Hughes’ tragic death. On November 27, 2014, Hughes passed away after being struck on the back of the neck by a bouncer during a Sheffield Shield match. His untimely passing left a deep impact on the cricketing world.
Redpath, another iconic figure in Australian cricket, passed away on December 1. He was known for his contributions as a batsman, particularly in Test cricket. The black armbands serve as a heartfelt reminder of their invaluable legacy and the lasting influence they had on the sport.
As for the ongoing India vs Australia Test series, India made three changes to their lineup, with Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Ravichandran Ashwin coming in to replace Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson, and Washington Sundar. Australia, on the other hand, made a single change, with Scott Boland replacing the injured Josh Hazlewood in the playing XI. These adjustments reflect the teams’ strategies as they aim to gain an edge in this closely contested series.
Teams:
Australia (Playing XI): Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Nitish Reddy, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj