India, Oct. 30 -- The family of late Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes has shared a deeply emotional message expressing their condolences to the family of 17-year-old Melbourne cricketer Ben Austin, who tragically passed away after being struck in the neck while batting in the nets earlier this week.

In a statement released on Thursday evening, the Hughes family said, "We would like to send our deepest condolences to the Austin family for the loss of their adored son and brother, Ben. Our thoughts are with you, the Ferntree Gully Cricket Club and the greater cricket community as we think of Ben and his love of cricket. We send our warmest sympathies as you navigate through this time, as we know all too well. and hope your cherished mem...