NEW DELHI: The world of sport came together in solidarity following the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. Across cricket, hockey, and domestic leagues, teams paused to remember the 265 lives lost when an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed on Thursday shortly after departing Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The London-bound aircraft came down in the Meghani area of the city, leaving devastation in its wake.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!On Friday, Lord’s Cricket Ground in London witnessed a powerful moment of unity as Australia and South Africa players observed a minute’s silence before the start of play on Day 3 of the World Test Championship final. Both teams also wore black armbands as a mark of respect for the victims. The solemn tribute came as the cricketing world reeled from the news of the crash that claimed many lives.ALSO READ: Australia, South Africa players pay tribute, unite to honour victims in WTC FinalElsewhere in England, the Indian cricket team took a break from their intra-squad match in Beckenham to honour the victims. Players and support staff wore black armbands and stood in silence, with the BCCI sharing images of the tribute on social media.The tragedy also touched India’s domestic sports scene. In Mumbai, players from the South Central Maratha Royals and SoBo Mumbai Falcons observed a minute’s silence ahead of the T20 Mumbai League final, showing solidarity with the affected families.Hockey joined in mourning too. Ahead of their FIH Pro League clash, players from India and Argentina lined up together and paid silent tribute. The International Hockey Federation expressed condolences via social media, writing, “Our thoughts are with all the victims and their families. RIP.”From cricket’s grandest stage at Lord’s to hockey fields and local leagues, the sporting community showed how, even in competition, humanity and compassion come first.
