Pakistan team remembers air crash victims

LAHORE In line with the day of national mourning in Pakistan, all the members of the Pakistan cricket team wore black armbands on their shirts as a mark of respect to the victims of tragic plane accident in Islamabad. The players paid homage to the passengers of the crash as they took the field against England in the first Test at Trent Bridge. In a condolence message, PCB chairman Ijaz Butt said: The tragic event, in which so many precious lives were lost, has devastated the entire nation. On behalf of the PCB management and players I offer the deepest condolences to the families of the victims. Our prayers are with them at this difficult time, he added.

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