The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team entered the field wearing black armbands on the second day of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia, which is being played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 27. They did so to pay respect to the former Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92.
Former Prime Minister passes away
After a protracted illness, Manmohan Singh, the creator of the revolutionary policies that liberalized India's economy, passed away in Delhi on Thursday. After experiencing a "sudden loss of consciousness," the 92-year-old famous economist was taken to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on Thursday night, according to a statement from the hospital.
Sports legends Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag led the remembrances of Manmohan Singh, who was remembered as a leader whose humility and wisdom inspired many. Vinesh Phogat, Dodda Ganesh, Gutta Jwala, and others joined them. All facets of society were profoundly impacted by Dr. Manmohan Singh's outstanding work as the driving force behind India's economic liberalization in 1991 and his two terms as prime minister from 2004 to 2014. His composed and effective leadership, which aided India's growth in both sports and development on the international scene, is remembered with affection by athletes.
Steve Smith, Pat Cummins take score past 400
At the end of play on Day 1 of the fourth Test on Thursday, Australia was at 311 for six after India rallied with four late wickets. Sam Konstas, a teenage debutant, enthralled the Melbourne Cricket Ground with an exciting knock during the morning session earlier in the day. Tailender Pat Cummins was on eight, while Steve Smith was still undefeated at 68.
However, Steve Smith and Pat Cummins spoiled India's plan to make a comeback in the innings as both of them joined a stunning partnership. Smith reached his century, his second consecutive in the series and Cummins played a captain's knock of 49 runs before getting out. Both of them ensure that their team get past 400.