Australian all-rounder Ash Gardner has voiced her disappointment at Cricket Australia’s decision to schedule a T20 international on January 26.
Gardner, a proud Indigenous woman, shared her views on social media on Sunday ahead of Australia’s three-match series against Pakistan.
Australia face Pakistan in their opening match on Tuesday before a game on Australia Day in Hobart.
Gardner says she will take part in the match but admitted that featuring in a fixture does not sit well with her.
“As a proud Muruwari woman and reflecting on what Jan 26 means to me and my people it is a day of hurt and a day of mourning,” Gardner wrote on social media.
“My culture is something I hold close to my heart and something I’m always so proud to speak about whenever asked.
“I also am fortunate enough to play cricket for a living which is something I dreamt of as a kid.
“Unfortunately this year the Australian women’s cricket team has been scheduled to play a game on the 26th of Jan which certainly doesn’t sit well with me as an individual but also all the people I’m representing.