The ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Group A match between England and New Zealand on Tuesday at Cardiff was halted for a minute at 11 a.m. (GMT) to observe a minute’s silence in memory of the victims of the London terror attack which left seven people dead and dozens injured over the weekend.
Although it is not a new trend for players to pay their respects in the aftermath of a tragic event, this is perhaps the first time that a match was halted in between so that players can observe a minute’s silence.
This was because the whole of the United Kingdom on Tuesday observed a minute’s silence at 11 a.m. to pay their respects to the victims of the London attack.
Plenty of _ as the teams walked out this morning! #ENGvNZ #CT17 pic.twitter.com/sTHEQ9WRwj
— ICC (@ICC) June 6, 2017
Posting a picture of English players observing a minute’s silence, International Cricket Council (ICC) wrote on Twitter: “A moment to remember those sadly taken before their time in London.”
A moment to remember those sadly taken before their time in London.#ENGvNZ #CT17 pic.twitter.com/PL2PAHM8ag
— ICC (@ICC) June 6, 2017
After the fourth ball of the seventh over was bowled by Tim Southee to Alex Hales, players from both the teams converged on the ground to mark the occasion with a minute’s silence.
Magnificent maximums! WATCH a compilation of England’s sixes in their win over New Zealand_! Which was your favourite? #ENGvNZ #CT17 pic.twitter.com/y8pm7nwnKj
— ICC (@ICC) June 6, 2017
Later, the hosts England emerged victorious after beating New Zealand by 87 runs. After this victory England became the first side to qualify for the semi-finals.
In the first innings, after being put to bat by the Kiwis skipper Kane Williamson, half-centuries from Alex Hales (56), Root (64) and Buttler (61) helped England to put a respectable total of 310 all out in 49.3 overs.
_ @Liam628 took four wickets as @englandcricket ripped through New Zealand and you can watch them all here! _ #ENGvNZ #CT17 pic.twitter.com/A4TedyZO9d
— ICC (@ICC) June 6, 2017
In reply, New Zealand could only manage 223 all out in 44.3 overs. For NZ, skipper Kane Williamson top scored with 87.
Brief scores: England 310 all out in 49.3 overs (Alex Hales 56, Joe Root 64, Jos Buttler 61 not out; Adam Milne 3/79, Corey Anderson 3/55); New Zealand 223 all out (Kane Williamson 87; Liam Plunkett 4/55)
Source: IANS
