The same was affirmed by journalist Ingrid Harrison who tweeted, “Poignant gesture of @cricketcomau Australia’s cricket team wearing black arm bands as a mark of respect for yesterday’s unspeakable tragedy in Devonport where five children lost their lives. #Tasmania thanks you. #Ashes”.
Poignant gesture of @cricketcomau Australia's cricket team wearing black arm bands as a mark of respect for yesterday’s unspeakable tragedy in Devonport where five children lost their lives. #Tasmania thanks you. #Ashes
— Ingrid Harrison (@IngridHarrison) December 17, 2021
Australia meanwhile made a meal of England’s bowling unit on the day as Labuschagne slammed his first ever Ashes century while captain Steve Smith went onto make 93 before falling to James Anderson. Alex Carey went onto score 51 in only his second ever test match with Australia declaring their innings at a staggering 473-9.
England went onto lose two quick wickets before lightning at the Adelaide Oval saw day’s play be abandoned.