Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Via AP news wire

How the Ashes will pay tribute to Bondi Beach shooting victims at third Test

  • England and Australia cricket teams will pay tribute to the victims of the Bondi beach shootings during the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday.
  • Players will wear black armbands and flags at the ground will be flown at half-mast as part of the tribute.
  • The shootings on Sunday night resulted in 15 deaths and dozens injured, with authorities describing it as an antisemitic act of terrorism targeting the Jewish community.
  • Australian folk singer John Williamson is scheduled to perform his song True Blue following a moment of silence, before the Indigenous Welcome to Country and national anthems.
  • Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg highlighted the opportunity for millions to unite in tribute and contemplation during this tragic time.

IN FULL

England and Australia players to wear black armbands in Ashes tribute to Bondi shooting victims

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.