Cricketers from Australia and New Zealand are wearing black armbands as a tribute to those who have been affected by the devastating bushfires in Australia. At least 18 people have died in these blazes. There will additionally be a minute’s applause in honour of the nation’s fire-fighters, the true heroes of each summer according to Australian coach Justin Langer and captain Tim Paine’s joint letter.
The letter went on to say that the squad is praying for conditions to improve, the fires to ease, and the rains to come. They said that they hoped all Australians would come together in this difficult time and help one another get through it.
Cricket Australia has also announced that there will be a drive to raise funds for the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund when the one-day matches between the two countries take place in Sydney in March next year. The shirts that the team wore from the Boxing Day Test win against the Black Caps are also being auctioned off.
Australia’s No 2 Tennis player, Nick Kyrgios, recently suggested on social media that Tennis Australia should take advantage of so many great players being in the country getting ready for the Australian Open to raise money. In response, Craig Tiley, the governing body’s Chief Executive, announced that there would be a fundraiser at the inaugural ATP Cup, at the Australian Open, and at warm-up events held between the two tournaments as well. He stated that help for the community was a priority.
| # | Site | Bonus | Bet | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Ladbrokes |  | 5/5 | 100% Match up to $250 | Bet now Review |
| 2 |  | Palmerbet | | 4.9/5 | 100% Match Bonus | Bet now |
| 3 |  | Picklebet | | 4.8/5 | Login to see promotions | Bet now |
More About Fred Johnson
Fred Johnson is an avid sports betting enthusiast and a qualified journalist. He discovered online betting while at college, and it piqued his interest. Fred has found a way to combine his love of sports and betting with his journalism career, and he always has his finger on the pulse of what’s happening in every arena. He’s not only keen on sports of all kinds, he is set on providing readers with an unbalanced, unbiased view of what’s going on in the world. He’s a valuable member of the australianbettingsites.org team, and brings a wealth of expertise to the table.
View Posts - Visit WebsiteYou May Also Like:
Aussie John Landy Dies Aged 91
John Landy, the Australian athletics icon who famously stopped mid-race to help fellow runner Ron Clarke, has died. Landy was 91. Landy, who is only the second man to have ….
Ukad Ramps Up Retesting Of Cyclists’ Samples
UK Anti-Doping Agency Ukad has embarked on a fresh spree of retesting local cyclists’ urine and blood samples. This following the verdict of guilty handed down to former British Cycling ….
Legendary Editor Paul Malone Dies Aged 59
Legendary sports editor Paul Malone has died. The 59-year-old Queenslander died at St Andrews War Memorial Hospital on Tuesday evening. He passed away nearly two years after suffering a fall ….
Down Syndrome Athlete Makes Ironman History
A 21-year-old from Florida in the U.S. has made history by becoming the first person with Down syndrome to make it all the way to the finish-line of an Ironman ….
IBIA Calls On Live Betting Regulation In Australia
International Betting Integrity Association the IBIA has made an urgent call for the legalisation and regulation of in-play sports betting in Australia. A lack of regulation is currently doing nothing ….