Umpire wearing Black Armband during IND Vs WI Match [Source: Screengrab/JioHotstar]During the IND vs WI fourth T20I at Hyderabad, the umpires and match officials were seen wearing black armbands during the proceedings of the fixture.Although no official word has come out, the officials are wearing armbands to pay tribute to the late Zimbabwean umpire Sarah Dambanevana, who died at the young age of 36.Umpires in IND vs WI 4th T20I pay homage to late Sarah DambanevanaThe late Sarah Dambanevana became an umpire in September 2023, before serving as a fast bowler between 2009 and 2014. According to a press release from Zimbabwe Cricket, the 36-year-old had been in hospital since undergoing a medical procedure in March. She passed away in Harare on Monday. "We are devastated by Sarah’s passing. To lose her at just 36, with so much still ahead of her, is heartbreaking, the ZC Chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani said. “On behalf of Zimbabwe Cricket, I extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends and everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working with her."ALSO READWest Indies Create New T20I Powerplay Record vs India In Hyderabad“Sarah served Zimbabwe with distinction, first as a player and then as an umpire whose ability earned her a place on the world stage," he added.Notably, the umpires officiating in the IND vs WI 4th T20I, Nitin Menon, Virender Sharma, third umpire Rohan Pandit and referee Prakash Bhatt, on Wednesday were seen wearing black armbands to pay homage to the late Zimbabwean umpire. PAK vs SL 3rd T20I umpires also paid respect to late Zimbabwean umpireNot just the umpires in the ongoing IND vs WI tie, but the officials paid homage during the Pakistan versus Sri Lanka third and final T20I at Rawalpindi on Tuesday. Faisal Afridi and Rashid Riaz were officiating on the field during the PAK vs SL 3rd T20I, while Nasir Hussain was the third umpire and Ali Naqvi served as match referee. ALSO READIND Vs WI, 4th T20I Toss: Still No Vaibhav Sooryavanshi As India Go In With Unchanged XI
