"We were devastated when we first heard the news of the crash. The entire Bangladesh team are mourning the deaths of everyone who were onboard that flight. We hope that God gives courage and patience to those who lost family members and relatives," said Bangladesh stand-in T20I captain Mahmudullah to the media in Colombo Tuesday.
At least 50 were reported dead among the 67 passengers and four crew members in the flight travelling to Kathmandu's Tribhuvan Airport. Thirty seven Bangladeshis, 32 Nepalis, one Chinese and Maldivian national were among the deceased.Bangladesh cricket team touring Colombo for the Nidahas T20I tri-nation series were left shocked and saddened following the US-Bangla plane crash in Kathmandu, Nepal Monday.
In an effort to pay homage to the departed and send condolence to the family, the Tigers will be seen in black armbands when they take on India at R Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo Wednesday.
"We were devastated when we first heard the news of the crash. The entire Bangladesh team are mourning the deaths of everyone who were onboard that flight. We hope that God gives courage and patience to those who lost family members and relatives," said Bangladesh stand-in T20I captain Mahmudullah to the media in Colombo Tuesday.
At least 50 were reported dead among the 67 passengers and four crew members in the flight travelling to Kathmandu's Tribhuvan Airport. Thirty seven Bangladeshis, 32 Nepalis, one Chinese and Maldivian national were among the deceased.
"We were devastated when we first heard the news of the crash. The entire Bangladesh team are mourning the deaths of everyone who were onboard that flight. We hope that God gives courage and patience to those who lost family members and relatives," said Bangladesh stand-in T20I captain Mahmudullah to the media in Colombo Tuesday.
At least 50 were reported dead among the 67 passengers and four crew members in the flight travelling to Kathmandu's Tribhuvan Airport. Thirty seven Bangladeshis, 32 Nepalis, one Chinese and Maldivian national were among the deceased.