Ash Gardner celebrating a wicket in the ICC World Cup final in 2022.Credit:Getty
A number of Gardner’s teammates reposted her statement on their own accounts in a sign of support.
CA consults with an Indigenous advisory committee on a range of issues that affect First Nations people,including whether to play matches on Australia Day.
No Big Bash matches are scheduled for January 26,with the final regular season match between Hobart and Brisbane taking place the day prior.
A travel day for all teams needs to be fit into the calendar before BBL finals.
CA is ultimately in charge of scheduling.
A CA spokesperson said in a statement:“For the past three years,Cricket Australia has referenced the day as 26 January,rather than Australia Day,which reflects our vision of being a sport for all and providing a safe,inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone involved in cricket.
“Cricket Australia acknowledges 26 January is a day that has multiple meanings and evokes mixed feelings in communities across our richly diverse nation. We respectfully acknowledge it is a challenging day for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,and for some people the day is regarded as a day of mourning.
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“Cricket Australia understands and acknowledges Ash’s position and appreciates her leadership and the contributions of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to the game of cricket.
“We will use the T20 international scheduled for 26 January as an opportunity to continue our ongoing education journey with First Nations people.”
There will be acknowledgements before the match,with players set to wear an Indigenous playing shirt,as well as wristbands and socks with the Aboriginal flag. A barefoot ceremony is also expected to take place.
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