¿Por qué los jugadores usan brazaletes negros en WTC 2025?

The World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 final between Australia and South Africa is being played at the Mecca of Cricket, Lord’s. The game has progressed at lightning speed, and the odds are high that the match will see a result on Day 3 itself. The Aussies are slightly ahead in the match and have a lead of 218 runs. However, the Proteas would also feel they have a great chance of winning the match.

Why are players wearing Black Armbands?

The Australia and South Africa players came out wearing black armbands. This was done to mourn the loss of lives during the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. For the unversed, an Air India Boeing 787 from Ahmedabad to London crashed shortly after takeoff, causing heavy casualties, on June 12.

Apart from the Aussies and Proteas, the Indian players currently indulged in a practice match also wore armbands to pay their tribute.

Speaking more about the match, the Aussies will be looking to add as much as they can to their total, with the pitch offering assistance to the bowlers. South African batters will need to be very cautious in the 4th innings of the match as they look to lift their maiden WTC mace.