Cricket Australia pulls ridiculous national anthem move that shows how left-wing the country has become

Cricket Australia pulls ridiculous national anthem move that shows how left-wing the country has become Cricket Australia reportedly will not play 'Advance Australia Fair' before the Big Bash League final on Australia Day unless the host city asks.

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Australia Day is one of the country's most important holidays.

, Cricket Australia does not currently plan to feature"Advance Australia Fair," the countrys national anthem, before the BBL final unless the hosting city specifically requests it.The championship game is being played on Australia Day, but playing the Australian national anthem prior to the match isn't in the plan.

Luke Holt of the Scorchers celebrates with the trophy during the BBL final match between the Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers at Perth Stadium in Perth, Australia, on Jan.

25, 2026.

, but none of them have dared to go that far.It's bad enough the NFL plays the"black national anthem" before the Super Bowl, but forgoing"The Star-Spangled Banner" is a step no league would dare attempt.

If sports executives for one of the countrys biggest sports properties think playing the national anthem before their biggest game is problematic, Australia has far more problems than it seems willing to admit.The league is reportedly expected to work with the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cricket Advisory Committee, also known as NATSICA, to make sure the day is handled with proper"cultural sensitivity." Seriously? The league has to consult with an"Indigenous advisory group" to decide if it's appropriate to play Australia's own national anthem? Yes.

It's perfectly appropriate to play the country's national anthem before a massive sporting event.There, done.

By the way, Cricket Australia scheduled the final for Australia Day.

Nobody forced them to do that; they picked the date because its a national holiday and they want people to watch.

The good news is that many Australians are actually angry.A Herald Sun reader poll cited found overwhelming support for cricket returning to Australia Day, and many readers also argued the anthem should be played.

Why is that good news? Because it means there are rational people in the country who simply want to display some patriotism and national pride.

That's a good thing, not a bad thing.This is all very predictable.

The people in charge make decisions to please left-wing activists who are impossible to satisfy, then act shocked when normal citizens dont appreciate the disrespect for their country.

What exactly is the point of putting the BBL final on Australia Day if Cricket Australia is going to act like the"Australia" part is inherently problematic? They want the holiday crowd, the TV audience and the attention.They just dont want to appear too patriotic while cashing in on the date.

Cricket Australia has an easy choice here.

Play the anthem.

Play the match.Let Australians enjoy Australia Day and maybe, just maybe, have a little pride in their country for one day.

Australia can keep pretending this is about"cultural sensitivity" or whatever other corporate buzzword makes executives feel brave while doing cowardly things.

Cricket Australia scheduled one of its biggest events on Australia Day, then acted like celebrating Australia is something that requires an apology.