Australia Bushfires: Warne, Djokovic join fundraising efforts
5 years ago

Australia Bushfires: Warne, Djokovic join fundraising efforts

The Hindu  

The raging bushfires, a merciless indication of the consequences of climate change, have crippled Australia. https://t.co/fkq6zVuAR1pic.twitter.com/44mBvGOGN6 — cricket.com.au January 2, 2020 Spin legend Shane Warne also decided to auction his Baggy Green cap to raise funds for the victims. — ATPCup January 2, 2020 World No.1 Ashleigh Barty announced that she would donate her entire prize money earned at the Brisbane International this week to rescue and rehabilitation efforts. Let's get behind our skipper DONATE » https://t.co/BAil5k1xJHpic.twitter.com/xeAfZyUjMX — Essendon FC January 6, 2020 Collingwood Football Club midfielder Dayne Beams had also announced his decision to auction his 2010 premiership medal. BID ON MY KIT https://t.co/qfqmxGgJBO OR DONATE https://t.co/5fvnwLniXLpic.twitter.com/uULGRWpiBL — Toby Price January 4, 2020 Meanwhile, 24-year-old MotoGP racer John Miller also joined Price, putting his 2018 MotoGP helmet up for auction - directing the proceeds to the NSW Rural Fire Service.

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Bushfire Cricket Bash: Tendulkar, Lara, Ponting, Yuvraj, Gilchrist come together to raise money for relief
4 years, 10 months ago

Bushfire Cricket Bash: Tendulkar, Lara, Ponting, Yuvraj, Gilchrist come together to raise money for relief

Hindustan Times  

Brian Lara showed he still has what it takes with a stylish 30 not out as cricketing royalty helped raise money to aid Australian bushfire relief in a charity match Sunday. The West Indian legend stroked a series of lofted cover drives and straight drives, including two sixes, before retiring to give another batsman a chance in a star-studded Bushfire …

Melbourne to host Bushfire charity match on Sunday
4 years, 11 months ago

Melbourne to host Bushfire charity match on Sunday

The Hindu  

The star-studded charity match to raise funds for Australian bushfire victims, which will see Sachin Tendulkar coach one of the teams, has been shifted from the SCG because of forecast of torrential rain and will now be played in Melbourne on Sunday. The match, named ‘Bushfire Cricket Bash’, was earlier scheduled at the SCG on Saturday but will now be …

Rain hits cricket's star-studded bushfire fundraiser
4 years, 11 months ago

Rain hits cricket's star-studded bushfire fundraiser

The Hindu  

A star-studded charity game at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday to aid Australian bushfire relief has been called off because torrential rain is expected. The game was scheduled as a curtain-raiser to the Twenty20 Big Bash League final, but with downpours expected Cricket Australia said it would no longer be possible. To ensure the SCG is in the best …

Sydney Cricket Ground to host bushfire relief match
4 years, 11 months ago

Sydney Cricket Ground to host bushfire relief match

The Hindu  

The iconic Sydney Cricket Ground will host the star-studded charity cricket match organised to raise funds for Australia’s bushfire victims on February 8. The match, named ‘Bushfire Cricket Bash’, will feature cricket legends from Australia and around the world. West Indies’ Brian Lara, India’s Yuvraj Singh and Pakistan’s Wasim Akram will be a part of it alongside Australian greats Mathew …

Sydney Cricket Ground to host bushfire relief match
4 years, 11 months ago

Sydney Cricket Ground to host bushfire relief match

India TV News  

The iconic Sydney Cricket Ground will host the star-studded charity cricket match organised to raise funds for Australia's bushfire victims on February 8. The match, named 'Bushfire Cricket Bash', will feature cricket legends like West Indies' Brian Lara, India's Yuvraj Singh and Pakistan's Wasim Akram alongside Australian greats Mathew Hayden, Adam Gilchrist, Brett Lee, Justin Langer, Mike Hussey and Michael …

Picked the right cause: Tendulkar on bushfire charity match
4 years, 11 months ago

Picked the right cause: Tendulkar on bushfire charity match

The Hindu  

Sachin Tendulkar hopes the charity match for Australia’s bushfire victims goes a long way in providing relief for its victims. Tendulkar and West Indies bowling great Courtney Walsh are all set to coach the star-studded Ricky Ponting XI and Shane Warne XI, respectively, in the match organised to raise funds for the victims. Hope that the Bushfire Cricket Bash will …

Chose right team and right cause, says Sachin Tendulkar on bushfire charity match
4 years, 11 months ago

Chose right team and right cause, says Sachin Tendulkar on bushfire charity match

Firstpost  

Tendulkar and Walsh will coach legends such as Ponting, Warne, Justin Langer, Adam Gilchrist, Brett Lee, Shane Watson, Alex Blackwell and Michael Clarke, among others, for the charity match. New Delhi: Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday hoped the charity match for Australia’s bushfire victims goes a long way in providing relief and said he donned the coach’s hat for the “right …

Bushfire crisis cools Kyrgios\' notorious temper
4 years, 11 months ago

Bushfire crisis cools Kyrgios\' notorious temper

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Australian tennis firebrand Kyrgios said Tuesday that his country's bushfire disaster ha made him realise there are more important things than getting mad on a tennis court. Kyrgios said ahead of the tournament he was finding it hard to concentrate on his home Grand Slam after the emotions sparked by the fires that have devastated huge tracts of Australia. …

Sachin Tendulkar and Walsh signed as coach for Bushfire Relief Match
4 years, 11 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar and Walsh signed as coach for Bushfire Relief Match

Op India  

The Indian and West Indian legends, Sachin Tendulkar and Courtney Walsh are signed for the Bushfire Cricket Bash as the coach of two teams. All match profits and funds raised on the day will go to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund. “We are absolutely honoured to be welcoming Sachin and Courtney back to Australia where they …

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal donate for Australian bushfire relief
4 years, 11 months ago

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal donate for Australian bushfire relief

The Hindu  

Tennis superstars Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal jointly donated AUS$250,000 for Australian bushfire relief at a charity fundraiser in a smoggy Melbourne on Wednesday. The two tennis legends, with 39 Grand Slam singles titles between them, were at the Rod Laver Arena in a bid to swell the vast sums already donated to help victims of the devastating disaster. They …

Warne, Ponting to captain teams in bushfire fundraiser game
4 years, 11 months ago

Warne, Ponting to captain teams in bushfire fundraiser game

The Hindu  

Australian cricket greats Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting will captain star-studded teams in a one-off Bushfire fundraiser match, to be played on February 8. Cricket Australia confirmed on Sunday that an all-star T20 match will be played as a curtain-raiser to the Big Bash League final. Spin great Warne congratulated Cricket Australia for the initiative and hoped to raise enough …

Shane Warne, Ricky Ponting to captain star-studded teams in bushfire fundraiser game
4 years, 11 months ago

Shane Warne, Ricky Ponting to captain star-studded teams in bushfire fundraiser game

India TV News  

Australian cricket greats Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting will captain star-studded teams in a one-off Bushfire fundraiser match, to be played on February 8. Cricket Australia confirmed on Sunday that an all-star T20 match will be played as a curtain-raiser to the Big Bash League final. Spin great Warne congratulated Cricket Australia for the initiative and hoped to raise enough …

Serena donates signed dress to Australian bushfire appeal
4 years, 11 months ago

Serena donates signed dress to Australian bushfire appeal

The Hindu  

A signed dress worn by Serena Williams at her first tournament of the year is being auctioned off to raise funds for firefighters tackling Australia’s unprecedented bushfire emergency. It’s literally devastating for me and I’m sure a lot of other people feel the same way.” Her outfit, listed as “a bespoke Nike dress made specifically for Serena”, was worn by …

Shane Warne’s cap raises Aus$1m for bushfire appeal
4 years, 11 months ago

Shane Warne’s cap raises Aus$1m for bushfire appeal

The Hindu  

Cricket star Shane Warne’s “baggy green” cap sold at auction for more than Aus$1 million Friday, with all funds going to help victims of bushfires raging in Australia. Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou ❤️ pic.twitter.com/vyVcA7NfGs — Shane Warne January 9, 2020 “Thank you so much to everyone that placed a bid & a huge Thank you/ congrats to the successful bidder - …

Australian fires: Celebrity, business and sportspeople donations hit great height for charity and bushfire relief
5 years ago

Australian fires: Celebrity, business and sportspeople donations hit great height for charity and bushfire relief

ABC  

The Australian bushfires have caused devastation across the nation due to both their ferocity and sheer scale but they've also brought out the best in people around the world, with many digging deep to help those affected. Donations for bushfire relief are approaching the $200 million mark after mining magnate Andrew Forrest announced he was tipping in $70 million in …

Federer, Nadal and Serena to raise funds for Australia bushfire relief work
5 years ago

Federer, Nadal and Serena to raise funds for Australia bushfire relief work

India TV News  

In a bid to raise money for the bushfire relief fund in Australia, star tennis players like Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal will feature in an exhibition match on January 15, five days before the start of the Australian Open. "For a period of about two and a half hours we're going to be showcasing the game, but …

Shane Warne auctions off baggy green for bushfire relief, joins sport stars raising funds
5 years ago

Shane Warne auctions off baggy green for bushfire relief, joins sport stars raising funds

ABC  

Shane Warne has joined Australia's bushfire fundraising drive, putting his prized baggy green up for auction. Key points: Cricket fans and memorabilia collectors have until Friday night to put in a winning bid for Shane Warne's baggy green Warne is among a host of Australian sports stars past and present to announce bushfire fundraising measures A number of cricketers are …

Australian Open could consider delayed start due to bushfire smoke in Melbourne, says Novak Djokovic
5 years ago

Australian Open could consider delayed start due to bushfire smoke in Melbourne, says Novak Djokovic

ABC  

World number two Novak Djokovic has called for Australian Open organisers to consider delaying the year's opening grand slam event if smoke haze from the bushfire emergency threatens players' health. Key points: Novak Djokovic says his team has spoken to Tennis Australia and is monitoring air quality in both Melbourne and Sydney Djokovic has experienced poor air quality in tournaments …

Brisbane International 2020: Ash Barty pledges to donate winnings from event to relief effort for victims of Australian bushfires
5 years ago

Brisbane International 2020: Ash Barty pledges to donate winnings from event to relief effort for victims of Australian bushfires

Firstpost  

Ash Barty was flying home across Australia following the Fed Cup final when she saw the early signs of devastation from the wildfires that are still raging in large parts of the vast island continent. Brisbane: Ash Barty was flying home across Australia following the Fed Cup final when she saw the early signs of devastation from the wildfires that …

Australian Open 2020: Novak Djokovic says wildfires could cause organisers to delay first Grand Slam of season
5 years ago

Australian Open 2020: Novak Djokovic says wildfires could cause organisers to delay first Grand Slam of season

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic has voiced concerns about the impact of the devastating wildfires in Australia on tennis’ season-opening major, saying organisers may have to consider delaying the tournament if conditions around Melbourne deteriorate. Brisbane: Novak Djokovic has voiced concerns about the impact of the devastating wildfires in Australia on tennis’ season-opening major, saying organisers may have to consider delaying the tournament …

Wildfires could cause problems for Australian Open: Novak Djokovic
5 years ago

Wildfires could cause problems for Australian Open: Novak Djokovic

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic has voiced concerns about the impact of the devastating wildfires in Australia on tennis’ season-opening major, saying organizers may have to consider delaying the tournament if conditions around Melbourne deteriorate. Djokovic opened his season with a 7-6, 7-6 win for Serbia over South Africa's Kevin Anderson at the ATP Cup in Brisbane on Saturday night and said his …

Tennis Australia to hold charity match for bushfire victims
5 years ago

Tennis Australia to hold charity match for bushfire victims

The Hindu  

A tennis exhibition event will be held in Melbourne on January 15 in a bid to raise funds for bushfire relief efforts. Tennis Australia said participating players for the AO Rally for Relief, to be played at Rod Laver Arena in the lead up to the Australian Open, would be revealed in the coming days. Tennis rallies together with 'Aces …

Aces and sixes: Tennis and cricket stars get behind Australia bushfire relief
5 years ago

Aces and sixes: Tennis and cricket stars get behind Australia bushfire relief

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Tennis and cricket stars spearheaded by Nick Kyrgios and Chris Lynn on Friday pledged support for victims of bushfires raging around Australia, donating cash for every ace or six they hit. I'll be donating $200 per ace that I hit across all the events I play this summer,” tweeted the 24-year-old, who was handed a 16-week suspended ban in …

Nick Kyrgios wants tennis stars to raise funds for bushfires, will donate $200 for every ace he hits
5 years ago

Nick Kyrgios wants tennis stars to raise funds for bushfires, will donate $200 for every ace he hits

ABC  

Tennis Australia says plans are in place to support those affected by the country's bushfires after star Nick Kyrgios's proposal for a charity exhibition match to raise funds ahead of this month's Australian Open gained rapid support. Key points: Nick Kyrgios will donate $200 for every ace he hits this summer to raise funds for bushfire-hit communities Kyrgios says it's …

Yuvraj Singh terms Australia bushfire tragic
5 years ago

Yuvraj Singh terms Australia bushfire tragic

The Hindu  

Former India World Cup-winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on Thursday termed the raging bushfire in Australia as tragic, and said it’s time some action is taken against the serious issue of climate change. In the backdrop of this critical situation, Australia is set to host New Zealand in the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground starting Friday. After Australia opener …

Kyrgios pledges $200 for every ace he hits this season to victims of bushfires
5 years ago

Kyrgios pledges $200 for every ace he hits this season to victims of bushfires

Daily Mail  

Nick Kyrgios has pledged $200 for every ace he hits this season to victims of the ongoing Australia bushfires. Nick Kyrgios has pledged to donate $200 for every ace he hits this season to victims of fires The disaster has stretched across the region of New South Wales as lives and homes are lost Tourists and residents have been told …

Tennis fundraisers to help Australia fire victims
5 years ago

Tennis fundraisers to help Australia fire victims

The Hindu  

Australia’s tennis chief announced a series of fundraisers for victims of raging bushfires on Thursday after an appeal from Nick Kyrgios. Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley responded by saying fundraisers would be held during tournaments including the Australian Open and the ATP Cup team event, telling fans to “stay tuned” for details. “For weeks we’ve been watching the devastation caused …

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