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With the three-test series between Australia and New Zealand decided, players from both teams will momentarily turn their attention away from the pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground and to the deadly wildfires around the country.
Later Thursday, Australian tennis players in the ATP Cup pledged varying amounts to bushfire appeals for each ace they hit during the inaugural tournament and later events Down Under, including the Australian Open beginning Jan. 20. Authorities on Thursday said seven people had died since Monday — and 15 this fire season — and nearly 400 homes have been destroyed in New South Wales state. The situation could worsen this weekend, when smoke could affect the second day of the test.
Several Sydney grade cricket matches have already been affected, with paramedics called to at least one match to treat two non-asthmatic players. "It's bloody horrible, shocking, and it's been going on for so long," Somerville said."I don't know what more to say. There's talk about smoke delaying this game but who cares? It doesn't mean anything compared with what people are going through."
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