India lost one of their biggest gems on December 26 as former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92. The latter took his last breath at the AIIMS hospital in New Delhi at the age of 92. While many leading political leaders such as PM Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and others extended their last wishes to the late former Indian Prime Minister, the India national cricket team paid their last respects to him as well. The Indian cricketers walked out to the Melbourne Cricket Ground with black armbands on Day 2 of the IND vs AUS 4th Test to pay homage to the late Manmohan Singh.

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Indian Cricketers Mourne Manmohan Singh’s Death

Team India wearing the black armband as tribute and respect for Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Ji. pic.twitter.com/QqX1V0fYpQ

— CricVik (@VikasYadav66200) December 26, 2024

The India national cricket team will be looking to get back into the match after a disappointing Day 1 of the IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 1. Australia ended up on Day 1 at a score of 311/6 wherein four Australian batters ended up scoring half-centuries. Young opener Sam Konstas was the major highlight from the first day of the Melbourne Test wherein the latter played an innings of 60 runs from 65 balls on debut. Konstas smashed six fours and two sixes during his stay at the crease and played with an aggressive strike rate.

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On the other hand, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah once again proved out to be a lone ranger with the ball for the Indian team. Bumrah picked up three wickets, however, his counterparts Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj disappointed from the other end. Akash picked up only one wicket whereas Siraj was clueless with the ball throughout the day. Team India will be aiming to strike back on Day 2 and wrap up Aussies as soon as possible.