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During the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, match no.59 between the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The two teams marked a one minute-silence ahead of the game and also wore black armbands for the people who lost their lives in the storm of Uttar Pradesh. This is a moment of respect for the people.
According to reports, at least 111 people have been killed and 72 injured in the previous 24 hours as a strong storm accompanied by torrential rain wreaked havoc in numerous districts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. According to the most recent numbers, the tragedy, which affected 26 districts, has killed 111 people, injured 72, killed 170 animals, and damaged 227 homes across the state.
Why were CSK and LSG players wearing black arm bands and had a moment of silence?
For the moment of respect, LSG and CSK players were seen wearing the black arm bands. Every time there has been deaths of former cricketers or any kind of natural calamities, the cricketers have shown their respect towards the ones who passed away by wearing armbands. It will be a symbol to pay tribute to the eleven lives who left their mortal bodies.
The families of the deceased will receive an immediate financial assistance of INR 4 lakh. Most people died in Prayagraj, with 21 deaths, followed by Mirzapur (19), Bhadohi (16), Fatehpur (11) and Bareilly (2). Officials reported that the majority of deaths and injuries were caused by falling trees, collapsing structures, flying items, and wall or roof collapses caused by the enormous storm.
It is a privilege to have- Ruturaj Gaikwad
Coming to the match, LSG captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to field first. They made a few changes, and so was the Chennai Super Kings. Ruturaj Gaikwad, the CSK skipper, feels special wearing the CSK jersey and said. This is a must-win game for the Men in Yellow.
"It is a privilege to have (the support), privilege to wear the yellow jersery. It's a kind of venue where you have to bat well and bowl well. So I think, batting first, we still have to put up a good score and we have seen that it has been defended as well."
"So I think, yes, it might suit, look like [there's] a bit of a moisture to start with, but I think, if we bat well and score I think around 170-180, it will be a good total to defend. (How are you dealing with all these injuries?) Honestly, it's tough."
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