Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Barmy Army praised for cleaning Adelaide Oval
The Barmy Army, which is the name for England's cricket fans, did something really nice.
After a cricket match in Australia, they saw that there was a lot of litter on the ground.
They decided to clean it up.
One fan, Charlie Smith, bought bin bags and got other fans to help.
They collected 30 bags of trash on the first day.
The leader of South Australia, Peter Malinauskas, praised them for their efforts.
The fans also cleaned up after the second day of the match.
It was a kind gesture that made everyone proud.
The Barmy Army, England's cricket fans, cleaned up litter at Adelaide Oval after the first day of the Ashes match.
Charlie Smith, a fan, bought bin bags and organized other fans to help with the cleanup.
They collected 30 bags of trash on the first day and repeated the effort after the second day.
South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas praised the Barmy Army for their initiative.
The cleanup was seen as a positive gesture, similar to Japan's soccer fans who clean up after games.
- Who
- The Barmy Army, England's cricket fans
- What
- Cleaned up litter at Adelaide Oval
- When
- After the first and second days of the Ashes match
- Where
- Adelaide Oval, Australia
- Why
- To maintain cleanliness and improve the image of England fans
- Group
- Barmy Army (England cricket fans)
- Location
- Adelaide Oval, Australia
- Initiative
- Litter-picking after cricket match
- Praise Received
- South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas
- Bags Collected
- 30 bags on the first day