India Honors Sir Garfield Sobers in Final ODI Against England

In a poignant tribute, Team India wore black armbands during the final ODI against England to honor the late Sir Garfield Sobers, a cricketing legend. The match, taking place at Lord's, saw England opting to bat first. Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out due to a knee injury sustained in the previous match. Sobers, who passed away at 89, is remembered as one of the greatest cricketers of all time. The series is currently tied at 1-1, making this match crucial for both teams.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 19, 2026, 17:14 IST

Tribute to a Cricket Legend

In a heartfelt gesture, Team India donned black armbands during the third and final ODI against England at the historic Lord's stadium on Sunday. This tribute was in memory of Sir Garfield Sobers, the West Indies cricket icon who passed away on Friday, recognizing his immense contributions to the sport.

England won the toss and opted to bat first in this crucial match.

Injury Update on Jasprit Bumrah

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the match due to an injury sustained during the second ODI in Cardiff. He suffered an impact injury to his left knee, which resulted in reactive swelling, making him unavailable for selection.

Remembering Sir Garfield Sobers

Sir Garfield Sobers, celebrated as one of the greatest cricketers in history and arguably the best all-rounder ever, passed away at the age of 89 at his home in Barbados. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared on social media, stating, "#TeamIndia is wearing black armbands to pay tribute to West Indies legend Sir Garfield Sobers following his passing on Friday."

The series stands at 1-1, with both teams having fought hard in the previous matches.

Playing XI for the Match

India's Playing XI includes: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel, Gurnoor Brar, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, and Prasidh Krishna.

England's lineup features: Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook(c), Jos Buttler(w), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, and Josh Tongue.