Players observe silence in Mumbai T20 final to mourn Air India plane crash victims

India Today

12-06-2025

The final of the T20 Mumbai League 2025 began on a somber note at Wankhede Stadium, where players, officials, and spectators observed a minute's silence to mourn the victims of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad earlier on Thursday. Players from SoBo Mumbai Falcons and Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals stood side by side in a quiet tribute as a condolence message was displayed on the big screen.advertisementOver 200 people lost their lives and 41 were injured after Air India Flight 171, en route from Ahmedabad to London, crashed shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. As a mark of respect, all players in the final wore black armbands to honour the passengers who perished in the tragedy."In light of the tragic plane crash incident in Ahmedabad and in the spirit of solidarity and national sentiments, players from SoBo Mumbai Falcons and Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals, along with MCA officials, observed a minute of silence for the victims. A condolence message was displayed on the big screen before the start of the T20 Mumbai League 2025 Final at Wankhede Stadium, and all players wore black armbands," the official statement read.
"Our prayers are with the victims of today's crash. Remembering them in silence and solidarity," the message on the giant screen read.advertisementOn Thursday, 12 June 2025, Air India Flight AI171, operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed into Ahmedabad's Megh Nagar area just minutes after take-off. The aircraft, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, was carrying approximately 242 passengers and crew members.Witnesses in nearby areas reported thick plumes of smoke rising from the crash site, with flames visible from neighbourhoods such as Vastrapur. Panic spread across the locality as emergency teams rushed to the scene.Air India plane crash Live UpdatesThe aircraft struck a resident doctors' hostel, causing extensive damage. The Indian Medical Association Gujarat confirmed the deaths of three MBBS students, while 45 others were hospitalised following the incident.Emergency services-including fire brigades and medical teams-responded swiftly, launching rescue and relief operations. The cause of the crash remains unknown, and officials have yet to confirm the exact number of casualties or survivors.Moments after news of the crash broke, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the incident as "heartbreaking." Meanwhile, the Tata Group announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of each person who lost their lives in the crash of Air India Flight 171.Must Watch