Following the tragic events in Nottingham this week, the players and management from England and Australia will wear black armbands on day one of the LV= Insurance Men’s Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Friday 16 June and the opening day of the LV= Insurance Women’s Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Thursday 22 June.
Before the match starts and as part of the build-up, the teams, match officials and the crowd will observe a moment's silence.
England Men’s Test Captain, Ben Stokes, said:
"The deeply distressing scenes witnessed in Nottingham this week have brought immense sorrow to everyone, particularly the cherished friends and families of the victims. It is impossible to express how much their lives and futures have been tragically disrupted.
“These events sadden the England cricket teams, and we are thinking about those affected at this harrowing time. As a gesture of respect, we will honour them by wearing black armbands."
England Women's Captain, Heather Knight, said:
"It was incredibly saddening to learn about the events that took place in Nottingham, and it felt a bit closer to home to learn that two of the victims had been cricket players. All of our thoughts are with the families and friends of everyone affected by the tragedy, and with the city of Nottingham."