The English players were seen sporting black armbands during day two of the second Australia vs England Ashes series 2021-22 test match, know why
Day 2 of the second test Australia vs England Ashes 2021-22 test match saw English players step out at the Adelaide Oval wearing black armbands. It was their way of showing respect to ex-England cricket Eileen Ash who had died aged 110.
Why Were English Players Wearing Black Armbands During Day 2 Of The 2nd Australia vs England Ashes Match
Ash had gone onto play for the English women cricket team in seven matches with her snagging 10 wickets for the side. She had also gone onto make 38 runs and was the oldest ever test match cricketer.
Previously, Ben Stokes had worn a black armband during the 1st test match of the series at The Gabba in Brisbane to pay his tributes to his father Ged Stokes who passed away on 8th December 2020.
The Australian team was also seen wearing black armbands on day 2 of the second test match as a mark of tribute to the victims of the bouncy castle tragedy in Australia. Atleast five children have died in the tragedy with several more admitted in the hospital after suffering fatal injuries during the jumping castle calamity which saw children aged 5-6 years get on the castle to celebrate the last day of their primary school.
Its still unclear as to how many children were really on the castle as things floundered in north-west Tasmania.
“Poignant gesture of @cricketcomau Australia’s cricket team wearing black arm bands as a mark of respect for yesterday’s unspeakable tragedy in Devonport where five children lost their lives. #Tasmania thanks you. #Ashes,” Ingird Harrison tweeted.
England meanwhile lost two quick wickets in reply to Australia’s staggering 473-9 on day two.