Ahmedabad aircraft tragedy: Australia, South African players pay tribute to the WTC finals to honor the victims. Cricket news
New Delhi: Cricket stopped a sombre at Lord’s on Friday, as the players from Australia and South Africa united, honoring the victims of the destructive Ahmedabad aircraft accident. Before playing at 3 on the day of the World Test Championship Final, both sides saw a minute’s silence and wore a black armband as a mark of respect. The tragedy came to light on Thursday afternoon when an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel crashed immediately after departing from the International Airport. Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Bound to London, the aircraft came down in the Meghni region of Ahmedabad, claiming the lives of all 265 people. Qayamat’s flight took 230 passengers, two pilots and ten cabin crew. Officials revealed that the jet was under the command of the Captain. Sumit Sabharwal, the first officer was assisted by Clive Kundar, who had logged in 1,100 flight hours, usually below 1,500 hours required for command eligibility.
The heavy fuel load of the aircraft for the long-hall trip contributed to the intensity of the afterbath.On the field, the WTC final was delicately prepared. Australia defended their title, gaining 218 runs in stumps in 2 days after a dramatic day after the bowlers dominated the bowlers. Pat Cummins, with Career-Best 6/28 at Lord’s, became the eighth Australian to reach 300 Test wickets as South Africa was skited for 138.In response, South African bowlers fought back, reduced Australia to around 144–8. A significant 61 -run stand between Alex Kerry (43) and Mitchell Starc (16) helped the innings continuously, although Australia’s position is uncertain. Protys now monitors a historic ICC Trophy, which can be the goal of a difficult fourth paan.
