• WTC Final 2023: Why are India and Australia players wearing black armbands? Know here

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    WTC Final 2023: Why are India and Australia players wearing black armbands? Know here
    Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, and Jaydev Unadkat have been left out of the squad.

    Digital Desk: The Indian and Australian cricket teams were seen wearing black armbands to mourn the deaths in the Odisha train tragedy. Hundreds of people were killed when three trains collided in Odisha's Balasore on Friday.



    Nearly 300 people have been killed, and about 1100 have been seriously injured. The Indian sports community, including cricketers, has extended their condolences to the victims' families, friends, and relatives. Many others have also offered financial assistance.
     
    Everyone applauded the Indian and Australian teams' tribute to the victims of the Odisha rail accident. The images of the players wearing the black armband have gone viral.


     
    Talking about the match, India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat first. India has four pacers and a spin-bowling all-rounder in Ravindra Jadeja for this match.
     
    Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, and Jaydev Unadkat have been left out of the squad.
     
    Australia has also chosen the same composition. Along with Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, the two pacers are Scott Boland and all-rounder Cameron Green.