India vs Australia | Players in Barefoot ceremony, join anti-racism campaign ahead of first ODI
The barefoot circle ceremony was held before the start of the opening One-day International (ODI) between the two teams here. Australian pacer Pat Cummins had said it was the team’s way of demonstrating an anti-racism feeling as well as celebrating the indigenous culture of Australia.
The barefoot circle is a statement taken up by Australian cricket more broadly to connect with Aboriginal culture and the land on which matches are played. In addition, cricketers from both the teams wore black armbands in the memory of former Australia players Dean Jones and Philip Hughes.
While Jones died in Mumbai after suffering a heart attack in September, Hughes passed away on this day at this very ground six years ago after being hit on the head by a Sean Abbott bouncer.
