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XtraTime Web Desk: To show respect for the CRPF jawans who lost their lives in the Pulwama terrorist attack, the Indian cricket team wore special Army caps during the third ODI against Australia and will donate their match fee to the National Defence Fund. Dhoni, who is known for his love for the Indian army, presented the caps to the Indian cricket team ahead of the toss. Since the Ranchi ODI, Indian cricket team will have one game every calendar year where it will wear camouflaged caps to pay tribute to the Indian Armed Forces. Captain Virat Kohli came out for the toss wearing the camouflage military cap, which had the BCCI's logo on it. He also urged everyone to contribute towards the National Defence Fund so that the money could be used for the welfare of the families of the slain CRPF Personnel. The video was shared by BCCI its official Twitter account with a caption that read, "#TeamIndia will be sporting camouflage caps today as mark of tribute to the loss of lives in Pulwama terror attack and the armed forces. And to encourage countrymen to donate to the National Defence Fund for taking care of the education of the dependents of the martyrs #JaiHind."

To pay homage to the martyrs of Pulwama Terror Attack, the players will donate today's match fee to the National Defence Fund #JaiHind pic.twitter.com/vM9U16M8DQ

— BCCI (@BCCI) March 8, 2019

A closer look at the camouflage caps which #TeamIndia is sporting today#JaiHind ???? pic.twitter.com/3qExYp7Cvy

— BCCI (@BCCI) March 8, 2019