The terrorist attack at Bondi Beach claimed lives of atleast 15 people.
At a Jewish Hanukkah celebration in Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday night, gunmen opened fire on a crowd of over 1,000 people, killing 15 people, including a 10-year-old child, and injuring dozens more.
Authorities declared it a terrorist incident that was strongly condemned both domestically and internationally when they said that a father and son were involved, with the father dead in a gunfight and the youngster seriously injured.
The Australia and England teams are engaged in the Ashes 2025-26 five-Test series, with the third Test to be played in Adelaide from December 17. The CA and ECB came together to post a joint statement about the Bondi Beach terrorist attack on social media.
“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 statement said.
Even Australia captain Pat Cummins, who is likely to make his comeback to Test cricket after an injury layoff and missing the first two Ashes Tests, took to his Instagram and posted a story about the incident.
“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," he wrote on social media.
The event occurred just days before the start of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Flags at the Adelaide Oval have been hoisted at half-mast, and security has been reinforced.
“There is a major event occurring in South Australia starting on Wednesday with the Ashes Test match at Adelaide Oval. As is always the case with any major event, particularly those at Adelaide Oval, there are ongoing risk assessments that occur in the lead-up to these events.
Given the events that occurred yesterday in Sydney, there will be additional protocols put in place at Adelaide Oval. This is done only as a precautionary measure, but it is appropriate that we are at a heightened sense of alertness just at the moment, for the time being. I want to thank South Australian Police for their already active engagement with Adelaide Oval management in that regard,” South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas said on Monday.