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India and Zimbabwe Wear Black Armbands to Honor Late Sarah Dambanevana
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News18•16-10-2026, 19:59
India and Zimbabwe Wear Black Armbands to Honor Late Sarah Dambanevana
- •Indian and Zimbabwean women cricketers wore black armbands during the first T20I to honor former player and umpire Sarah Dambanevana.
- •A minute of silence was observed before the match in memory of Sarah, who passed away following a brief illness.
- •Sarah was a pioneering female match official who made history in 2022 as the first female umpire from Zimbabwe on the ICC Development Umpires Panel.
- •Throughout her career, she officiated in 72 senior international games before her final assignment in February 2026.
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The Indian and Zimbabwean women's cricketers wore black armbands and observed a moment of silence to honor former Zimbabwe cricketer and umpire Sarah Dambanevana, who passed away following a brief illness.
In 2022, Sarah became the first female umpire from Zimbabwe to be appointed to the ICC Development Umpires Panel.
At the age of 36, Sarah had officiated in a total of 72 senior international matches, which included 10 men's T20Is, 14 women's ODIs, and 48 women's T20Is.
