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What is this spirit of cricket we talk about? Phil Hughes was the spirit!
#63notoutforever #408

[... @63notout_]

Didn't he write in his book about how he was the designated ball-tamperer in the English side? Smith wasn't even the one to commit the act while he did it for years. On what grounds is he trying to claim moral superiority here?

[Test Match Special @bbctms]

Monty Panesar has responded to Steve Smith's comments about his appearance on Celebrity Mastermind.

[Tom Decent @tomdecent]

Sydney Uni net bowler at Blues training today sending them down to Smith and Konstas 👀

https://t.co/81WYhtgwQf

[Melbourne Renegades @RenegadesBBL]

The passing of young Melbourne cricketer Ben Austin has left us heartbroken. Our thoughts are with his loved ones, his teammates at Ferntree Gully, Mulgrave and Eildon Park cricket clubs and the entire cricket community. Rest easy, Ben ❤️

[Australian Women's Cricket Team 🏏 @AusWomenCricket]

Thanks to the Indian team for joining us in wearing black armbands to pay tribute to Ben Austin, a young man from Melbourne who tragically lost his life playing the game we all love.

Sending love to Ben's friends, family and cricket mates 💔

[Nick Cummins @CricketVicCEO]

It’s hard to convey the extent of loss being felt by the Victorian cricket community.

Ben was a typical Victorian teenager who loved his cricket and couldn’t wait for Saturday.

My thoughts are with his family and also with the cricket community who knew and loved him.

[Jacob Landsmeer @jlandsme_93]

This emotionally affects every person who’s played the game of cricket at any level. Phil Hughes passing still hits home, as does Ben’s devastating loss today. We all know the risks of being hit by a cricket ball, but no one ever expects this outcome. RIP young Ben. 😔 🏏

[Tom Morris @tommorris32]

A heartfelt statement from the family of Phillip Hughes this evening:

“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 memories of Ben comfort you.”

The Hughes family.

More from @gillianlant on @9NewsMelb at 6pm.

[cricket.com.au @cricketcomau]

The thoughts of the entire cricketing community are with the loved ones of 17-year-old Ben Austin, who has passed away after a tragic accident at cricket training: https://t.co/r0ZDYvbqRK

[Jacqueline Stanley @jacstanley7]

Ben Austin’s family have asked the public to “put their bats out for Benny” as tribute to the late teen killed at cricket training. We will have their full message tonight at 6 on @7NewsMelbourne #7NEWS

[Cricket Victoria @cricketvictoria]

Cricket Victoria is deeply saddened & shocked at the passing of 17-year-old Ben Austin from Ferntree Gully Cricket Club.

Our sincere love & thoughts are with the Austin family, Ben’s teammates, Ferntree Gully Cricket Club and the Victorian cricket community

Vale Ben.

[... @63notout_]

So heartbreaking. Thoughts and prayers with his family.

[Cricket Australia @CricketAus]

Vale Ben Austin.

Cricket Australia is devastated at the passing of 17-year-old Melbourne cricketer Ben Austin following an accident while batting in the nets on Tuesday night.

[cricket.com.au @cricketcomau]

A moment of silence in Cairns for Bob Simpson ❤️

#AUSvSA

[... @63notout_]

RT @RafaelNadal: Mercy, @rolandgarros! I will never forget this amazing day! 🥹

[Cricket Australia @CricketAus]

Father and son ❤️

Great to have Aussie great Jason Gillespie at the National Indigenous Cricket Championships to watch his son Jackson representing South Australia!

#IndigenousChamps25

[Ian Pont Official @Ponty100mph]

To maintain the integrity of the @ICC and any future global tournaments, we cannot have any one single team completely dictating the logistics of the competition, as has happened in #ChampionsTrophy2025. We either play the game with fair rules for all - or we don't bother.

[... @63notout_]

Just hope that this means at least 5 more years in Baggy Green. I'm not ready to see him go.

[... @63notout_]

I could still argue the case for him in T20Is and he goes and retires from ODIs.
Congratulations, Smudge on such an incredible career. Can't put into words how wonderful it has been to have followed you along the ride. Will miss you so much 💛

#ThanksSmudge

[Peter Della Penna @PeterDellaPenna]

I haven't watched a single ball of this Champions Trophy, first time I've not watched a major ICC event since 2005. I can't exactly call it a boycott. I just can't watch it seriously with a straight face when the thumb is so blatantly on the scales for one team vs all others.

[cricket.com.au @cricketcomau]

One of the game's great problem solvers, Steve Smith was "always looking for perfection".

@ARamseyCricket takes a look back at a decorated ODI career: https://t.co/fCEyuLHZHt

[... @63notout_]

I could still argue the case for him in T20Is and he goes and retires from ODIs.
Congratulations, Smudge on such an incredible career. Can't put into words how wonderful it has been to have followed you along the ride. Will miss you so much 💛

#ThanksSmudge

[cricket.com.au @cricketcomau]

11 Test 100s for Steve Smith against India! More than anyone else in history 👏 #AUSvIND | #MilestoneMoment | @nrmainsurance