Nathan Fitzgerald, a 27-year-old Melbourne teacher, died after a head clash during an Australian rules football game. All AFL clubs will wear black armbands in his honour, with his team, the Richmond Tigers, and Melbourne Demons to hold a minute's silence.
England's cricket team wore black armbands and observed a moment of silence to honor former cricketers who have died since their last home fixture. The tribute included remembering New Zealand's Martin Crowe, with his daughter ringing the bell before the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.
Mumbai Indians players wore black armbands during their IPL 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium to mourn the untimely demise of a support staff member's daughter. MI skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and chose to bat first, while Rohit Sharma remains sidelined recovering from injury and Quinton de Kock missed due to a wrist issue.
Punjab Kings players donned black armbands against Rajasthan Royals, honouring teammate Azmatullah Omarzai's late mother. Captain Shreyas Iyer conveyed heartfelt condolences, emphasising team solidarity. Punjab posted a formidable 222/4, showcasing resilience and unity in a high-scoring IPL 2026 encounter.
CSK players wore black armbands during their IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians on Thursday in memory of pacer Mukesh Choudhary's mother, who passed away on Tuesday after a year-long illness. The match, dubbed 'El Classico', marked the first IPL 2026 encounter between the two five-time champions and the first match without Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni in the playing XI. Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bowl.
