Each Indian and Australia wore black armbands as a mark of respect for Aussie teenage cricketer Ben Austin, who tragically died after being hit by a ball within the nets on Tuesday. A second’s silence was noticed on the MCG after the toss within the second T20I. Australia captain Mitchell Marsh received the toss and opted to bowl.
Austin, who was 17 years outdated, was taken to a hospital in important situation after the incident at Ferntree Gully in Melbourne, the place he had been dealing with balls within the nets. He was carrying a helmet, nevertheless it didn’t have a stem guard. He was positioned on life assist at Monash Kids’s Hospital, however died on Thursday morning.
In a press release, his father, Jace Austin, mentioned, “We’re completely devastated by the passing of our lovely Ben, who died earlier on Thursday morning.”
“For Tracey and I, Ben was an adored son, deeply beloved brother to Cooper and Zach and a shining mild within the lives of our household and buddies.
“This tragedy has taken Ben from us, however we discover some consolation that he was doing one thing he did for thus many summers – taking place to the nets with mates to play cricket. He beloved cricket and it was one of many joys of his life.
“We’d additionally prefer to assist his team-mate who was bowling within the nets – this accident has impacted two younger males and our ideas are with he and his household as effectively.”
In a press release, Ferntree Gully Cricket Membership mentioned, “We’re completely devastated by the passing of Ben, and the impacts of his loss of life will likely be felt by all in our cricket group. Our ideas and prayers are together with his household – Jace, Tracey, Cooper and Zach, his prolonged household, his buddies and to all of those that knew Ben and the enjoyment that he introduced.”
