India, March 4 -- The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team on Tuesday took the field in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 first semi-final against Australia at the Dubai International Stadium, wearing black armbands in the memory and honour of domestic cricket legend Padmakar Shivalkar, who passed away due to age-related illness.

"In honour of the late Shri Padmakar Shivalkar, Team India is wearing black arm bands today," said BCCI in a statement moments before the start of play.

Shivalkar was one of the finest spinners who did not get to play for India, as he played in the era of greats like Bishan Singh Bedi. He was 84 and breathed his last in Mumbai on Monday (March 3).

A dominant force in the Ranji Trophy, Shivalkar played 124 first-cl...