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Bondi Beach Attack: In an exceptional display of solidarity and togetherness, Cricket Australia (CA) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have jointly issued a statement paying tribute to the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney. As many as sixteen people were killed when two gunmen opened fire on people at Bondi Beach in Australia. As per a report in ESPNcricinfo, a section of Jewish people were celebrating the first of Hanukkah at the beach.

In a joint statement, both CA (Cricket Australia) and ECB (England Cricket Board) expressed shock at the Bondi Beach tragedy, offering condolences and support to the victims, their families, the Jewish community, and all affected.

Notably, the England Cricket Team is touring Australia for a five-match Test series, also known as the Ashes.

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The two boards said, "Everybody at Cricket Australia and the England & Wales Cricket Board is horrified by the tragic events at Bondi Beach yesterday evening. All of our thoughts are with the victims, their friends and families, the Jewish community and the people of Australia at this deeply distressing time. Our condolences go out to all those affected. We stand with you."

The Australian cricket team's captain, Pat Cummins, expressed heartbreak over the tragedy, sent support to victims and the Jewish community, and urged people to donate blood.

Posting on Instagram, Cummins said, "Absolutely devastated by the horror last night in Bondi. My heart goes out to the victims, their families, the people of Bondi and our Jewish community during this time. If you can, please book an appointment to donate blood."

Australia offspinner Nathan Lyon, who lives in Sydney, said: "It was a horrific day for everyone involved, and we stand by them, and our thoughts and prayers are with them. But nothing I'm going to say right now is going to make anyone feel any better. But other than that, we're thinking of them, and hopefully they can get through this," as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

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Both Australia and England will face off against each other in Adelaide for the third Test of the ongoing Ashes series from December 17. Australia are leading the five-match Test series by 2-0.


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