Virat in shock, Rohit sad, players came out wearing a black band in memory of Shane Warne

Mohali: The second day of the Mohali Test between India and Sri Lanka (IND vs SL) has started. On the first day of the match, the Indian team scored 356 runs for 6 wickets. Australia’s legendary spinner Shane Warne died a few hours after the first day’s play between India and Sri Lanka ended. Warne has died at the age of 52 due to a heart attack. The entire cricketing world is in shock due to this.

Both the teams paid tribute to Shane Warne before the start of the second day’s play of the Test match between India and Sri Lanka in Mohali. Former Australia wicket-keeper batsman Rod Marsh also passed away on Friday. The players remembered both of them by observing silence. Along with this, the players of the Indian team have come out to play with a black band on their arm to pay tribute to both of them. There is also a black band on the hands of the players of the Sri Lankan team.

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Sad news of Shane Warne’s departure

On this occasion, Indian team captain Rohit Sharma said, ‘The news of Shane Warne’s departure is sad. This is a big loss for the cricket world. We all understand his contribution to cricket. He used to do amazing feats with the ball.

Warne’s passing at the age of 52 is completely unbelievable

Indian team’s leading batsman Virat Kohl said about Shane Warne, ‘Last night the news of Shane Warne’s death was received. We are doing everything in our life and think about our troubles. But it is quickly understood that life is quite unpredictable. Passing away at the age of 52 is completely beyond belief. I am in disbelief and shock. He was an honest man. Thank you for knowing them. He is the greatest spinner to play the game of cricket. Needless to say, he will be missed. I express my deepest condolences. May his soul rest in peace.’

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Virat further said, ‘Whenever you talked to him, you could see the enthusiasm in him. He lived life like a king.

On the other hand, the Women’s ODI World Cup matches are being played in New Zealand. Today is the match between Australia and England. In this match, the players of Australia women’s team have tied two black bands on their hands. One for Shane Warne and the other for Rod Marsh.