NewZealand players to honour memory of 'Dad' Weir

New Zealand's players will wear black armbands during their match against Australia at Pune as a mark of respect for Gordon Lindsay 'Dad' Weir. Weir, who was the world's oldest surviving Test cricketer at 95 years and 151 days, died today in Auckland on Friday. Weir played his first Test against England in 1929-30, New Zealand's first season as a Test nation, and his career ended in 1937.

Martin Snedden, the chief executive of New Zealand Cricket, said that New Zealand had lost a link with its cricket past following the death of Weir. "It is a sad time for New Zealand Cricket. 'Dad' Weir made a significant contribution to cricket as a player. He maintained strong links with cricket throughout his life and was a regular at Test matches at Eden Park. His passing marks the end of an era."