The Indian cricket team sported black armbands on the second day of the fourth Test against Australia to honour former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who died in New Delhi at 92.
“The Indian team is wearing black arm bands as a mark of respect in the memory of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away,” the BCCI said in a statement.
Australia resumed day two at 311 for 6 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and India took to the field sporting black armbands to honour his memory.
The Indian Cricket Team is wearing black armbands as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh who passed away on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/nXVUHSaqel
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 27, 2024
India’s head coach in Australia, Gautam Gambhir posted a message on social media: “Dr Manmohan Singh ji was truly one of a kind. His contribution especially towards bringing economic stability to our county will be studied by future generations.”
Dr Manmohan Singh Ji was truly one of a kind. His contribution especially towards bringing economic stability to our county will be studied by future generations. May god give strength to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/1kpXntJ1jj
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) December 26, 2024
Commentator Harsha Bhogle, who is also in Australia as part of the broadcast team covering Border Gavaskar Trophy, wrote: “Our generation will be perennially grateful to Dr Manmohan Singh. His role in the economic liberalisation of India allowed us to fulfil ambitions and discover what we could achieve. His humility was inspiring. A good man and a great Indian.”
India mourns the loss of a true statesman. Dr. Manmohan Singh was a pillar of wisdom and integrity, steering our nation. His legacy of quiet strength will always inspire us.
Rest in peace, Sir. pic.twitter.com/OkCi4J7QN6
— DK (@DineshKarthik) December 27, 2024
“India mourns the loss of a true statesman. Dr. Manmohan Singh was a pillar of wisdom and integrity, steering our nation. His legacy of quiet strength will always inspire us. Rest in peace, Sir,” former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik posted on X.
Singh, who was being treated for “age-related medical conditions”, was rushed to the emergency ward of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) after he lost consciousness, the hospital said in its bulletin.
Singh was twice prime minister in the Congress-led UPA governments of 2004 and 2009, and was the finance minister in the Narasimha Rao government of 1991 which opened up the Indian economy and ushered in the era of economic liberalisation.
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