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

16 Dec 2025 • 4:32 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • 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.

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