Cricket Australia’s decision to schedule a men’s Test match on Australia Day in 2024 has copped a spray. 7NEWS
WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Pat Cummins gives first interview since mother’s passing.With Cricket Australia releasing its Test schedule for the 2023-24 summer, and revealing that Australia will take on the West Indies on Australia Day, Gardner has doubled-down on her criticism.
“I see sport as a celebration and entertainment and an event you want to go to. Why does there need to be something that represents something that’s quite morbid. It’s probably not overly appropriate.” “We really respect Ash’s opinion and understand for many Australians and Indigenous Australians, especially that that’s a day that has different meanings,” he said.
“We consult widely on this to see when we do play those games, especially around the 26th of January and through our own internal group called NATSICAC.
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