Archive · 2 Jul 2025
India, England Pay Tribute with Black Armbands During Second Test
During a cricket match, players from both India and England wore black armbands.
This was to remember Wayne Larkins, a cricketer who played for England.
He was a batter and played many matches.
He had a long career and was known for his good batting and his personality.
He passed away recently, and the armbands were a way to show respect and remember him.
Players from India and England wore black armbands during the second Test in Birmingham.
The gesture honored Wayne Larkins, a former England batter, who died on June 28.
Larkins played in 13 Tests and 25 One Day Internationals between 1979 and 1991.
His career included over 700 games for Northamptonshire and 40,000 runs.
Larkins was known for his strokeplay and vibrant demeanor.
- Who
- Players of India and England.
- What
- Players wore black armbands.
- When
- Day 1 of the second Test in Birmingham.
- Where
- Birmingham, England.
- Why
- To honor Wayne Larkins, a former England cricketer.
- Tribute
- Wayne Larkins
- Teams Involved
- India and England
- Reason for Tribute
- Death of Wayne Larkins
- Larkins's Career Span
- 1979-1991
- Larkins's Teams
- Northamptonshire, England
- Runs Scored
- 40,000+
