New Zealand opener Devon Conway bats during the second T20I against India in Raipur. PTI
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Firstpost23-01-2026, 20:02

Black Caps Wear Armbands in Raipur T20I for New Zealand Landslide Victims

  • New Zealand players wore black armbands during the second T20I against India in Raipur.
  • The gesture was in solidarity with victims of a landslide in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.
  • Two people were killed and several are missing after heavy rains caused the landslide at a campsite.
  • The disaster occurred in Mount Maunganui, a suburb of Tauranga on New Zealand's North Island.
  • New Zealand Prime Minister expressed national grief over the tragedy, with search operations ongoing.

Why It Matters: New Zealand cricketers honored landslide victims at home by wearing black armbands during the Raipur T20I.

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