Moment of Silence: Cricket Honors Tragic Plane Crash Victims

As the India and England teams took to the field for the first Test on Friday, the players, along with on-field umpires, observed a minute of silence. This somber moment was in remembrance of the victims of a catastrophic plane crash in Ahmedabad, marking a poignant start to the series.

The incident involved an Air India flight to London that crashed on June 14, leading to the tragic loss of 241 passengers and crew. In light of this calamity, India's vice-captain, Rishabh Pant, expressed his condolences and reiterated the team's commitment to bringing joy to the nation during these trying times.

On the sporting front, the Indian cricket team, under the leadership of new captain Shubman Gill, aims to secure their first Test series victory on English soil since 2007. The team sees the addition of top-order batter B Sai Sudharsan, who makes his Test debut in a crucial role.

(With inputs from agencies.)