Cricket is insignificant to what's happening in Australia: Aaron Finch on bushfires

Cricket is "insignificant" compared to bushfires raging in his country at moment, captain Aaron Finch said on Friday, seeking to bring smiles back on faces of those affected by trdy.

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'Cricket is insignificant to bushfires'

"Obviously, it's very unfortunate what's happening in Australia. With everyone affected by bushfires around Australia, at end of day, cricket is insignificant to what's happening re in terms of (like I said), loss of lives," Finch said.

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"Lot of wildlife has unfortunately perished. All we can do is, as players, try and bring some good performances and bring some excitement and smiles on faces of people, who are doing it very tough at moment," he added during a media interaction.

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bushfires have shocked world and prompted an outpouring of support from celebrities, athletes and leaders around world. Spin legend Shane Warne's baggy green cap sold at auction for nearly USD 700,000 on Friday, with all funds going to help victims of bushfires raging in Australia. Cricket Australia last week also anunced a fundraising drive for Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund during one-day matches between Australia and New Zealand in Sydney in March. 

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