Rishabh Pant Expresses Grief Over Air India Crash Ahead of Test Match

Nation in Mourning After Air India Tragedy

India is still in a state of mourning following the tragic Air India crash that occurred on June 13. The flight, which was en route from Ahmedabad to London, went down shortly after takeoff, resulting in the loss of approximately 270 lives, including passengers, crew members, both pilots, and medical students who were on board.

Rishabh Pant Shares His Emotions

The incident has left a profound impact on the nation, including the sports community. Ahead of the first Test match, Rishabh Pant spoke to the media and appeared visibly shaken when discussing the crash. In light of this heartbreaking event, the unveiling of the newly named Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, previously known as the Pataudi Trophy, has been postponed.

Pant Reflects on the National Sentiment

Pant expressed, "What happened with the aircraft has saddened the entire nation. We are committed to finding ways to uplift the spirits of our people. Emotions are understandably high due to the tragedy, but we aim to present our best efforts for the country."

Upcoming Test Match: England vs India

The first Test match between England and India is scheduled for June 20 at Headingley. Team India will be captained by a young leader, while England will be under the captaincy of Ben Stokes. This five-match series also marks the beginning of the World Test Championship cycle for 2025-27 for both teams.