Dhawan shares message after Austin’s passing at 17

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan expressed his sorrow over the tragic death of 17-year-old Australian cricketer Ben Austin, who died from injuries sustained during a training session in Melbourne. Austin was hit in the neck while batting and, despite being rushed to the hospital, could not be saved. His passing has prompted an outpouring of condolences and tributes, reviving discussions about safety measures in cricket. Tributes included the “Bats Out for Benny” campaign and a minute’s silence at the India-Australia T20I, uniting fans and players in mourning.

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