Chennai: Kolkata Knight Riders' players wore black armbands during their IPL clash against Chennai Super Kings here on Tuesday to honour the memory of former India player CD Gopinath.
Gopinath died on April 9 at the age of 96.
The last surviving member of the Indian team which beat England for their first-ever Test win in 1952, Gopinath was also the country's oldest Test cricketer before his passing.
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"KKR players are wearing black armbands during CSK vs KKR match in Chennai tonight, as a tribute to Mr. Gopinath," KKR management said in a statement.
Gopinath made his Test debut in December 1951 against England and played an overall eight matches for India from 1951-1960, with his final appearance coming against Australia.
He also played 83 First-Class matches.
Gopinath died on April 9 at the age of 96.
The last surviving member of the Indian team which beat England for their first-ever Test win in 1952, Gopinath was also the country's oldest Test cricketer before his passing.
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"KKR players are wearing black armbands during CSK vs KKR match in Chennai tonight, as a tribute to Mr. Gopinath," KKR management said in a statement.
Gopinath made his Test debut in December 1951 against England and played an overall eight matches for India from 1951-1960, with his final appearance coming against Australia.
He also played 83 First-Class matches.
