New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- Players from Australia and England are wearing black armbands during the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval. The gesture is meant to honour those killed in the tragic shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach.

The attack, which took place on 14 December during gatherings for the first night of Hanukkah, claimed 15 lives. It also left more than 40 others injured.

As a mark of respect, flags at Adelaide Oval are flying at half-mast. A minute's silence was observed before the Welcome to Country and national anthems on the opening day of the Test. Australian folk singer John Williamson also performed True Blue as a tribute to the victims.

Australia captain Pat Cummins, who lives just 2.3km away at Bronte Beach, said he was deep...