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LIVE: Aussie icon joins Ashes tributes to Bondi terror attack victims
SEN • December 17th, 2025 10:47 am
Australia need a draw in Adelaide to retain the Ashes. Will England show up?
The visitors have made just one change for the Adelaide Oval showdown with Gus Atkinson dropped in favour of pace bowler Josh Tongue while Australia welcome back Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon.
Eight wicket victories in Perth and Brisbane have put Australia in an incredibly fortunate position with talk of a potential whitewash on the horizon should things go their way in South Australia.
Follow all the action from Day 1 below.
Bondi tributes in Adelaide
Cricket Australia have confirmed singing icon John Williamson will perform True Blue before play gets under way as part of a tribute to honour the victims of the Bondi terror attack.
“This is a tragic time for all Australians and the thoughts of everyone in the cricket world are with the victims of this terrible event, their families, friends and the Jewish community," Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg said.
“While sport can seem insignificant at times like this, we have the unusual opportunity to bring millions of people together to pay tribute, to console and to contemplate what we want our nation to be.
“I’m grateful John has agreed to perform True Blue, which has at its essence the ideal of Australians from all backgrounds sharing the same hopes and aspirations.
“As John said recently, I believe in a multicultural society, one where all Australians come together in unity to celebrate our unique multicultural nature and freedoms.
“We will continue to look at ways cricket can support and honour those who have been affected by the Bondi shootings and thank those who provided assistance during and since this tragedy.”
Players from both side will wear black armbands throughout the Test.
