Players and supporters at Edgbaston observe a moment of silence before the start of play in memory of Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates, who were fatally stabbed on Tuesday (June 13)
England and Australia's players observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the attack in Nottingham which left three people dead.
Edgbaston fell silent before play in the first men's Ashes Test as both teams, who are wearing black armbands, supporters and match officials paid tribute.
Nineteen-year-olds Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates, 65, were fatally stabbed in the early hours of Tuesday (June 13) morning.
Ben Stokes, England men's Test captain, 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.
England and Australia make their way onto the outfield (GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images)
Australia hold the men's Ashes after a 4-0 win in 2021/22 (Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
"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 and Australia will also pay tribute to the victims of the attack ahead of the women's Ashes Test at Trent Bridge, which begins on June 22.
Skipper Heather Knight added: "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."
On Thursday (June 15) evening, thousands gathered at Nottingham's Old Market Square for a vigil to pay their respects.
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