In an increasing gesture of honor and solidarity, the Indian women’s knitwear team on Sunday wore black bracelets during the fight against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Tribute was in honor of those who recently lost their lives in terrorist attacks in Pahgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Under the leadership of Captain Harmanpeen Kaur, the whole Indian side was wearing a black ribbon in the arms during the first match of the Tri-Nation series. His quiet tribute sent a powerful message – the memory of innocent victims lives not only in the hearts of the nation, but also within cricket, where sports skills and solidarity often cross the boundaries.
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Previously, Indian cricketers have given the Black Armband in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to mourn the tragic events. However, this time, I worked on the memory of the international cricket scene reached and increased the emotional weight of the occasions.
The devastating attack took place on April 22 in the picturesque city of Pahalgam, known for its beauty and as a tourist hotspot. The militants, who were allegedly dressed in army uniforms, set fire to a group of tourists without a fire. Eyewitnesses and local sources suggest that more than 40 rounds were removed during a cruel attack. Later, 26 innocent civilians were tragically lost.
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This terrible incident is seen as the deadliest terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir since the Pulwama tragedy in 2019. The Pahagam attack has condemned world leaders, who expressed their shock and grief over the loss of life.
The Board of Control for cricket in India (BCCI) also took important steps to honor the victims. April 23, during the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad, the BCCI decided to cancel all festive activities. There were no fireworks, no shiny lights, and no cheerleader performance. Instead, before the match started, the players and officials saw a moment of silence to pay their respects. Together with the referees, players from both teams also had black bracelets – a brand of lots of grief in the cricket brotherhood.
A similar tribute was observed in Eden Gardens, often called “the Mecca of Indian Cricket”. Before the conflict between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Punjab Kings, a moment of silence was observed for the Pahalgam victims. Both layers stood on the shoulder of the shoulder and remembered the head before the throw was held.
In Colombo on Sunday, the tradition continued with grief. Indian stars like smriti Madhana and Richa Ghosh were seen playing black bracelets along with participating in the field against Sri Lanka. Despite the heavy feelings hung in the air, the Indian team remained professional and clinical on the field.
Batting first could Sri Lanka scored only 147 runs before the game was interrupted by rain. In a rain -stripped hunt, India just lost a wicket and reached the goal comfortably, showing flexibility both in the field and outside.
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In addition to scorecards and data captured the image of the Indian women’s hearts of fans all over the world was captured with black bands running on the ground. It was a poignant reminder that cricket, often called a religion in India, also acts as a platform to get along with the nation in the sorrow.
The loss in Pahagam is irreparable. But collective grief from Eden Gardens to Colombo shows the unit and the spirit of a nation that is strong ahead of the tragedy. The movement of the Indian women’s knit team will be remembered not only as a brand of respect, but also as a powerful statement: that the feelings of those who lost their lives will never be forgotten.
When India continues to roam with Pahagam’s heartbreak, such moments are reminiscent that all people are more than just sports; They are a sense of humanity, flexibility and solidarity.