India, Dec. 17 -- Australian and England cricketers came together in a powerful show of solidarity on Wednesday, observing a moment of silence ahead of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval to honour the victims of the deadly mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach.

Both teams wore black armbands as they lined up before the start of play, heads bowed in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the attack that shocked the nation earlier this week. Flags around the ground were lowered to half-mast, underscoring the sombre mood at the first major sporting event in Australia since the tragedy.

The tribute was accompanied by a moving performance of True Blue by Australian singer-songwriter John Williamson, with the song's message of unity ...