Please note: the Bushfire Appeal is now closed

Cricket Australia, along with the rest of the country, has been shocked and saddened by the continuing bushfire crisis in Victoria.

Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive Officer James Sutherland said fans wanting to help can donate to a special Commonwealth Bank Series Bushfire Appeal fund (details below).

“The tragic news on Saturday and Sunday shocked us all and Australian players at the Sydney game were keen to see what cricket could do to help,” he said.

“Cricket is a part of the community in all the regions affected and those regions have produced fine club, state and international players.

“And the end of the day, this is a national tragedy and we just want to do something to help."

The Ford Mondeo, signed Team Shirts and 13th Man items raised a total of $78,675 for the Appeal.

The Emirates flights auction raised $15,000.

Many thanks to all who placed bids.

Cricket Cares - what cricket is doing to help

The Commonwealth Bank has donated $1,000,000; Cricket Australia has donated $100,000; and the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) has donated $25,000.

The Australian squad of 13 will donate their match fees from tomorrow’s match, a total of more than $67,000, to the appeal.

In addition to its $1 Million donation, the Commonwealth Bank has agreed to donate an additional $100 for every run scored and $5,000 for six hit during the Adelaide game.

The SACA will also have volunteers at the Adelaide Oval rattling tins for the Appeal, urging Adelaide cricket fans to donate their spare change.

Cricket Australia partners Gatorade and Sanitarium will be donating food and drink products to communities and fire fighting services affected by the bushfires..