During their T20 World Cup match against Afghanistan at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, Indian cricketers paid a poignant tribute to former fast bowler David Johnson, who tragically passed away in Bengaluru at the age of 52. The players wore black armbands to honor Johnson, who played two Test matches in 1996 and was known for his brief but memorable stint with the Indian team.
Johnson’s sudden death sent shockwaves through the cricketing community, as he fell from the balcony of his fourth-floor apartment in Bengaluru. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he was declared dead. He is survived by his wife and two children, and had been managing a cricket academy prior to his passing.
The Indian cricket team remembered the contributions of a former player who had left a mark on the sport during their Super 8 match against Afghanistan. They entered the stage with an impressive record, having won all three group stage matches in Group A. Their final group match against Canada was abandoned due to rain.
In the match against Afghanistan, Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat first at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav replaced right-arm seamer Mohammed Siraj in the playing XI. The players wore black armbands as they took to
