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Ashes Test Opens With Tributes to Bondi Shooting Victims

The ceremony at Adelaide Oval honored 15 people killed in a Hanukkah attack that officials say was driven by Islamic State ideology.

Overview

  • A minute's silence preceded play, with Australia and England wearing black armbands as flags flew at half-mast.
  • Singer John Williamson performed his song True Blue before the start in a unifying tribute.
  • Security was increased at Adelaide Oval with armed police inside and outside as more than 50,000 fans were expected.
  • Police say a 50-year-old father was killed during the Bondi attack and his 24-year-old son is in a coma under guard after firing for about 10 minutes.
  • Australia captain Pat Cummins and England's Ben Stokes voiced shock, as Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg said the match would help bring people together to support victims and the Jewish community.