Cricket CEO Flips on Australia Day Announcement

Cricket and Tennis Australia have both faced pressure for opting out of mentioning the public holiday during major tournaments.

People wave flags and festive merchandise to celebrate Australia Day in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 26, 2017. Chris Hopkins/Getty Images

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley has come out to clarify that announcements on the cricket grounds will indeed make references to Australia Day.

The backtrack comes after reports that Cricket Australia would not make any mention of Australia Day during the second day of the test match against the West Indies, which falls on the national holiday on Jan. 26.