River and land: This signifies the connection between the families related to nature.Īustralia, however, got off to a disappointing start in the T20I series, as they succumbed to a 11-run defeat in Canberra on Friday.
Walkabout Wickets: At the centre of the jersey, it represents past, present and future Aboriginal cricketers. It also represents 11 men around the campfire (representing the 1868 team). On the back of the jersey: Symbols that explain thousands of years when men kept on fighting, educating and standing strong for their community. Green circles at the bottom of jersey in the front: Represents the strengths between people and the continuous journey of life. Stars in front of the jersey: Represents the stars of the Aboriginal people and those who came before them. We explain the symbols and meanings on the jersey: That group of Aboriginal cricketers played 47 matches in the UK, after embarking on a three-month journey, according to a report in ESPNCricinfo.ĭesigned by Kirrae Whurrong woman Aunty Fiona Clarke & Butchulla and Gubbi Gubbi woman Courtney Hagen, the shirt continues the storytelling of the 1868 cricket team! 🙌 #NAIDOC2020 /qKRywH5XcR
Designed by Aunty Fiona Clarke and Courtney Hagen, the artwork on the jersey named Walkabout Wickets explains the story of the past, present and future Aboriginal cricketers.
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Aaron Finch-led Australian cricket team are donning a special indigenous jersey in the ongoing T20I series against India, a move to pay tribute to the first-ever Australia team that went on an overseas tour in 1868 when they travelled to the United Kingdom.
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