To Condole Lata Mangeshkar's Death, Team India Sports Black Armbands In 1st ODI Against WI

To pay tribute to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, the Indian Cricket team sported black armbands. The 92-year old passed away on Sunday, February 6, after a prolonged illness.

The Indian Cricket Team is wearing black armbands today to pay their respects to Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar ji who left for her heavenly abode on Sunday morning. The queen of melody, Lata didi loved cricket, always supported the game and backed Team India. pic.twitter.com/NRTyeKZUDc

¡ª BCCI (@BCCI) February 6, 2022

Sharing the news, the official BCCI handle tweeted,

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"The Indian Cricket Team is wearing black armbands today to pay their respects to Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar Ji, who left for her heavenly abode on Sunday morning. The queen of melody, Lata didi, loved cricket, always supported the game, and backed Team India."

Earlier, BCCI had shared,

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"The BCCI joins the nation in mourning the loss of Bharat Ratna Smt. Lata Mangeshkar Ji. The queen of melody enthralled the country for decades. An avid follower of the game and an ardent supporter of Team India, she helped create awareness using music as a medium."

Former skipper Virat Kohli, opener Virender Sehwag, table tennis star Manika Batra took to their social media accounts to condole Lata Mangeshkar's demise.

Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Lata ji. Her melodious songs touched millions of people around the world. Thank you for all the music and the memories. My deepest condolences to the family & the loved ones. ?

¡ª Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 6, 2022

Heartbreaking #LataMangeshkar ji. Heartfelt condolences to her family. #RIP pic.twitter.com/MhqC82vdtf

¡ª Manika Batra (@manikabatra_TT) February 6, 2022

The Nightingale of India ,a voice which has resonated with, brought joy and happiness to millions around the world leaves. Heartfelt Condolences to her family and fans. Om Shanti ?#LataMangeshkar pic.twitter.com/O6gWb27x3s

¡ª Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 6, 2022

Lata Mangeshkar's love for cricket and India was always evident.

Did you know Lata Mangeshkar did a fundraising concert for the 1983 World Cup-winning team as the BCCI did not have funds to felicitate the team?

An ardent cricket fan, Lata Mangeshkar, performed at a fundraising concert for the Indian cricket team when it won the 1983 World Cup. She did not charge a single penny for it.

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Lata gave voice to Bharat Vishwa Vijeta-- and cricketers joined her to sing the song along with her on the stage. The team raised ?20 lakhs, a hefty sum. Two-day national mourning will be observed in memory of Lata Mangeshkar.

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The national flag will also fly at half-mast for two days as a mark of respect, and she will be given a State funeral.

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