The World Test Championship final at Lord's was marked by a sombre tribute to the victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash, with players observing a minute's silence and wearing black armbands. The Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff, claiming 265 lives. On the field, Australia held a 218-run lead, but South Africa fought back, leaving the match delicately poised.
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