“Horrified by Bondi Beach tragedy”: California and ECB stand united after Sydney terror attack | Cricket News
Cricket Australia (CA) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have united in their grief, issuing a joint statement condemning the deadly terrorist attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach and offering support to those affected.Go beyond borders with our YouTube channel. REGISTER NOW!At least 15 people were killed and dozens injured on Sunday after two gunmen opened fire on a crowd gathered to mark the first day of Hanukkah at the popular seafront. Police identified the attackers as a father and son, with the older man dying during the incident. On Monday morning, authorities confirmed that 40 people had been hospitalized with injuries, while two police officers were also injured. The second shooter was injured during the response.
Australian authorities described the incident as a targeted terrorist attack against Australian Jews, sending shockwaves across the country and beyond.In their joint statement, CA and the ECB said they were “horrified” by the events and offered their condolences to the victims and their families.“Everyone at Cricket Australia and the England & Wales Cricket Board is horrified by the tragic events that occurred last night at Bondi Beach,” the statement said. “Our thoughts are with the victims, their friends and families, the Jewish community and the Australian people at this deeply distressing time. Our condolences are with all those affected. We stand with you.”
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Australian captain Pat Cummins also expressed his anguish, calling on people to support emergency efforts. “Absolutely devastated by the horror last night in Bondi,” Cummins posted on Instagram. “My heart goes out to the victims, their families, the people of Bondi and our Jewish community during this time. If you can, please make an appointment to donate blood.Sydney resident Nathan Lyon echoed the sentiment. “It was a horrible day for everyone involved,” he said, adding that his thoughts and prayers were with those affected.The tragedy has cast a dark shadow over the ongoing Ashes series, with Australia and England set to meet in Adelaide for the third Test on December 17, with Australia currently leading the five-match series 2-0.
