Why Sri Lankan players wearing black bands against India..!?

Sowmiya Sriram
Why Sri Lankan players wearing black bands against India..!?

Sri Lankan cricketers participated in the world cup match against the indian team wearing black armbands. The reason for that is slightly different. Sri Lankan players wore black armbands to commemorate the death of a legend. But, the legend was not a cricketer. A cricket fan. Yes, this is how the Sri Lankan players have honored the death of Percy Abeysekara, who was called "Uncle Percy" by Sri Lankan cricketers and fans. Who is Uncle Percy?
Uncle Percy was first introduced to the entire cricket world when the Sri Lankan team won the trophy in the 1996 world cup cricket series. But since then, Percy had a great love for the Sri Lankan cricket team and supported them in every match. During the 1996 world cup series, he was not just a fan but a member of the team and a regular in the players' room.
He kept the players motivated. sri lanka won the world cup series. Uncle Percy was seen as an important cause then, not just the players. His death at the age of 87 has left the entire Sri Lankan cricket world in mourning. Sri Lankan cricketers wore black armbands against india in his memory. The Sri Lankan cricket Association, which released a note on his death, said, "Abeysekara was an integral part of Sri Lankan cricket. He played a vital role in supporting and motivating the players from beyond the boundary line. His inspiration before and after the Sri Lankan team got Test status was immense. His name will endure forever."
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