Australia's teenage cricketer was rushed to hospital in Melbourne after he was struck on the head by ball while warming up for a T20 match on October 28 at Walley Tew Reserve.
As per a report by 7News, the young cricketer was treated by paramedics at the ground and was in critical condition. He was taken to Monash medical Centre.
“Currently our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We’re committed to providing whatever support we need to for the clubs and the officials that were involved," Ringwood and District Cricket Association president Michael Finn told 7News.
As per Herald Sun, players from both sides knew the cricketers and rushed to his aide. They are concerned about the cricketer's well-being.
“Someone ran and grabbed a defib and an ambulance was there within maybe five or six minutes. Then there was fire brigade and police flying in left, right and centre," an eyewitness told the newspaper.
“Everyone was just stunned, not really knowing what was happening and how serious it was, because at first it was like someone had been hit in the head. When they called for the defibrillator it was like … this is much more serious. There were players from both teams who knew the boy, so both teams were concerned.’’
Cricketer trains under Victorian champion
Sky News Australia said that the Ferntree Gully player suffered a severe blow to head despite wearing the helmet. As per Code Sports, he was not in the playing eleven.
His coach is former Victorian champion Darren Berry who has 153 first-class and 89 List A caps, featuring four centuries. In addition to training at Rowville Sports Academy, he is a junior footballer as well.
Grief counselling for those affected
In order to help players and spectators cope with the unfortunate incident, Cricket Australia has organised grief counselling.