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Australia and England have paid tribute to the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack, while Australian captain Pat Cummins has urged the public to donate blood.
Fifteen people were killed after gunmen opened fire on crowds gathered to mark the first night of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival, on Sunday evening.
In a joint statement, Cricket Australia and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said:
“Everybody at Cricket Australia and the England & Wales Cricket Board is horrified by the tragic events at Bondi Beach yesterday evening. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and friends, the Jewish community, and the people of Australia during this deeply distressing time. Our condolences go out to all those affected. We stand with you.”
Posting on Instagram, Cummins wrote:
“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 at this time. If you can, please book an appointment to donate blood.”
Flags at Adelaide Oval, where the teams are preparing for the third Test, were flown at half-mast on Monday. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas confirmed that additional security measures would be in place for the event.