Players of the Punjab Kings were seen wearing black armbands in Match 17 of the Indian Premier League 2026 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mullanpur. The tribute came in response to a tragic boat mishap reported in Vrindavan earlier in the day.
A boat carrying nearly 37 tourists overturned in the Yamuna River, close to the Banke Bihari Temple. The tourists, believed to be from Ludhiana, were caught in the incident that led to multiple casualties, although many were rescued through coordinated efforts by the NDRF and Army.
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Tragedy in Vrindavan triggers emotional tribute
PBKS shared condolences online and stood in solidarity with those affected. Black armbands in cricket symbolize mourning, and the team used the gesture to honour the victims. Rescue operations remain ongoing, while the boat operator has reportedly been arrested for negligence.
In the match, Shreyas Iyer elected to field first. Abhishek Sharma set the tone with an explosive knock, followed by a steady partnership between Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan, guiding SRH past the 200-run mark.
