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Revealed: The Aussie music legend who can pay tribute to Bondi bloodbath victims on the Ashes Test in Adelaide

  • John Williamson to perform at Adelaide Oval

Cricket Australia have confirmed how they plan to acknowledge the victims of the Bondi terrorist attack during the third Ashes Test in Adelaide – and the decision will resonate with many fans.

Iconic Aussie singer John Williamson will perform his famous song True Blue as a tribute to the victims when the match begins on Wednesday. Flags will also be flown at half-mast.

Daily Mail also understands players from both Australia and England will wear black armbands at Adelaide Oval.

‘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.

Cricket Australia have confirmed how the innocent lives lost in the Bondi attack will be marked when Pat Cummins (pictured) and his team take on England in the third Ashes Test

Cricket Australia have confirmed how the innocent lives lost in the Bondi attack will be marked when Pat Cummins (pictured) and his team take on England in the third Ashes Test

Iconic Australian singer John Williamson will perform his famous song True Blue as a tribute to the victims - and flags will be flown at half-mast at Adelaide Oval

Iconic Australian singer John Williamson will perform his famous song True Blue as a tribute to the victims – and flags will be flown at half-mast at Adelaide Oval

Both Cricket Australia (CA) and the England Cricket Board (ECB) released a joint statement 24 hours after the massacre in Bondi (pictured, England skipper Ben Stokes)

Both Cricket Australia (CA) and the England Cricket Board (ECB) released a joint statement 24 hours after the massacre in Bondi (pictured, England skipper Ben Stokes)

Mourners are pictured gathering at Bondi after the atrocity that unfolded on Sunday night at Australia's most famous beach

Mourners are pictured gathering at Bondi after the atrocity that unfolded on Sunday night at Australia’s most famous beach

‘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.’ 

Cricket Australia (CA) and the England Cricket Board (ECB) released a joint statement 24 hours after the massacre.

‘Everybody at Cricket Australia and the England & Wales Cricket Board is horrified by the tragic events at Bondi Beach,’ it read.

‘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.’

CA has also confirmed plans are in place to honour the victims during Big Bash League games.

Tributes began on Monday night at the match in Geelong when the Melbourne Renegades hosted the Brisbane Heat, with players standing as one to remember the victims.

‘Australian cricket is horrified by the tragic events at Bondi Beach,’ the ground announcer said.

‘All of our thoughts are with the victims, their families and friends, 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.’