Last Update: January 22, 2023, 13:13 IST
Ashley Gardner has declared January 26 as a ‘day of mourning’.
Ashley, who comes from the indigenous community, said it was not fair for the team to play the second T20 match against Pakistan in Hobart on January 26, which is also known as Australia Day.
All-rounder Ashley Gardner criticized Cricket Australia (CA) asked to schedule Australia Women’s second T20I against Pakistan on January 26, an uncomfortable scenario for the indigenous community.
Ashley, who comes from the indigenous community, said it was not fair for the team to play the second T20 match against Pakistan in Hobart on January 26, which is also known as Australia Day.
She said she would be available for selection in the match, despite being uncomfortable about the whole scenario, and would try to educate others on the history surrounding the day.
“As a proud Murwari woman and reflecting what January 26 means to me and my people, it is a day of sadness and grief. My culture is something I hold close to my heart and something I am proud to ask about. I am also fortunate that I got a chance to play cricket for a living, which I dreamed of as a child.”
“Unfortunately this year the Australian women’s cricket team has to play a game on 26 January which certainly doesn’t sit well with me as a person, but with all the people I represent.”
“As a national team we have a platform to raise awareness about certain issues and I look forward to using this platform to help educate others on a journey to learn about the longest living culture in the world.” Doing to do.”
“For those who do not have a good understanding of the meaning of that day, it was the beginning of carnage, carnage and eviction. When I take the field for this game, I will certainly remember the lives of all my forefathers and people I will think and think who has changed since this day.”
A CA spokesman said in a statement that they understand the opposition from Ashley’s point of view. It also said there would be approval before the match, with players wearing an indigenous jersey as well as wristbands and socks with the tribal flag, besides a barefoot ceremony.
“For the past three years, Cricket Australia has referred to the day as 26 January rather than Australia Day, in line with our commitment to being a sport for all and providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all involved in cricket.” Shows attitude.”
“Cricket Australia recognizes that 26 January is a day that has many meanings and evokes mixed feelings across communities across our richly diverse nation. We respectfully acknowledge that this is a challenging day for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and for some it is a day of mourning.”
“Cricket Australia understands and accepts Ash’s position and appreciates his leadership and the contribution of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the game of cricket. We look forward to using the T20 International scheduled for 26 January to benefit First Nations people.” as an opportunity to continue our ongoing learning journey together.”
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