RAWALPINDI: The players of both Pakistan and Australia observed a one-minute silence to mourn the deaths of Peshawar victims and Australian legend Shane Warne before the start of the second day’s play of the first Test of the Benaud-Qadir Trophy, here on Saturday.

Alongside the players, officials, and fans also paid tribute to Peshawar victims and Warne’s demise before the start of the second day’s play of the opening Test between Pakistan and Australia.

Taking to Twitter, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also shared the video of players, officials, and fans observing a one-minute silence to remember the victim of the Peshawar Blast and the sudden demise of legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne.

Furthermore, the players from both teams are also donning black ribbons to mourn the deaths of Peshawar victims and legendary leg-spinner.

On Friday, a bomb blast was reported in Peshawar, which claimed the lives of dozens of people. Later that day, Australian media reported the sudden demise of their great former leg-spinner, Warne, due to a heart attack.

It is pertinent to mention here that players and officials also paid respect to the demise of Rod Marsh, who was one of the greatest wicket-keepers in the history of Australian cricket.

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