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Sydney Terror Attack Sparks Fear; Cricket Australia Makes Rare Exception
Bondi Beach Shooting: The terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach in Australia has increased the anxiety of the families of foreign cricketers playing in the Big Bash League there. Cricket Australia subsequently allowed all players, including Babar Azam, to use phone calls during matches to communicate with their families, violating regulations.
Twelve people were killed and several others injured in a terrorist attack on Jews at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday. This attack has caused concern not only for Australians but also for cricketers participating in the Big Bash League and the Ashes. Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan saved his life by hiding in a restaurant. Meanwhile, the BBL, in defiance of Cricket Australia's strict anti-corruption rules, allowed all players, including Babar Azam, to use their phones to communicate with their families and relatives. This is likely the first time since the anti-corruption rules were enacted that players have been permitted to use their phones during a match.
Of course, it is not a common practice for a cricket organization to allow players to make use of their cell phones a short time before a game. However, this time an exception was made because of the tragic news concerning the Bondi Beach incident. Cricket Australia, in a display of their human side, relaxed their anti-corruption laws to allow Sydney Sixers players to contact their families and friends on the first day of the new season of the Big Bash League.
The Sydney Sixers played their game in BBL 15 with a five-wicket win over Perth Scorchers in the first game of a double-header at Perth Stadium in a match delayed by 80 minutes because of rain.
In this match, Sydney Sixers, batting first, scored 113 runs for the loss of five wickets in 11 overs. In response, Perth Scorchers scored 117 runs for the loss of five wickets in 10.1 overs, registering their first win of the tournament.
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Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan is currently in Australia for the Ashes. He reportedly survived the terrorist attack. He somehow managed to save his life by hiding in a restaurant. He shared this information via social media, saying that being locked in a restaurant in Bondi was terrifying.
I am now home safely. Thanks to the emergency services and the person who confronted the terrorist. My condolences to those affected by the attack.
