The gesture honored legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away earlier today in Mumbai on the age of 92.<\/span><\/p>\n A moment of silence at Wankhede as we remember and pay tribute to the legendary Asha Bhosle Tai.<\/p>\n Our players are wearing black armbands as a mark of respect. pic.twitter.com\/YyHUYd8EY5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Based on ANI, she had been battling several health complications and passed away as a consequence of multiple organ failure. Asha Bhosle, the sister of iconic singer Lata Mangeshkar, breathed her last at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. Her final rites are scheduled to happen at Shivaji Park at 4 pm on Monday, April 13. She is survived by her son Anand and her grandchildren.<\/span><\/p>\n Born in 1933, Bhosle began her musical journey within the Forties and went on to record greater than 7,000 songs for Hindi movies. In total, she lent her voice to over 11,000 songs in 20 languages, spanning genres from classical and folk to pop. <\/span><\/p>\n In recognition of her immense contribution, she received prestigious honors akin to the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and Padma Vibhushan, and likewise held a Guinness World Record. Her demise marks the tip of a remarkable era in Indian music history.<\/span><\/p>\n During her illustrious profession, Asha Bhosle even collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on the song \u201cYou\u2019re the One\u201d in 2006, which gained widespread popularity online. Interestingly, her favourite cricketer was Sachin Tendulkar.<\/span><\/p>\n RCB icon and former India skipper Virat Kohli, the leading run-scorer in IPL history, shared his condolences with fans while expressing gratitude for her remarkable legacy. The 37-year-old took to his Instagram story to jot down:<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cRest in peace, Asha Bhosle ji. Your voice touched thousands and thousands and can survive without end in our hearts. Om Shanti (folded hands emoji).\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Anushka Sharma, Kohli\u2019s wife and a Bollywood actor, also shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram story, writing:<\/span><\/p>\n The post Why Are Players Sporting Black Armbands In The MI vs RCB IPL 2026 Clash? appeared first on Cricfit.<\/p>\n\n
\u201cYour Voice Touched Hundreds of thousands\u201d: IPL Star Pays Tribute to Asha Bhosle After Her Passing<\/span><\/h2>\n
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