The Indian cricket team paid tribute to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh by wearing black armbands during the fourth Test against Australia. Dr. Singh, known for his 1991 economic reforms, passed away at 92 in New Delhi. The match resumed with Australia at 311/6 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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