Hughes' family thanks Oz for 'support' since son's passing through full-page messages in newspapers

Hughes' family thanks Oz for 'supportWellington, Dec 14 : Late Australian batsman Phillip Hughes' family reportedly took out full-page messages in newspapers around Australia on Sunday to thank the nation for its support since their son's passing.

The message, which was published in News Corp Australia papers, is reportedly topped with a simple 'Thank You From The Hughes Family' and a photograph of the late batsman in his baggy green cap.

Hughes' father Gregory, mother Virginia, brother Jason and sister Megan also spoke of their grief more than two weeks since the batsman was fatally struck by a bouncer during a Sheffield Shield match at the SCG, Stuff. co. nz reported.

The message states that words cannot express their sorrow at Hughes' passing, but Australia's love and support has given them great strength at this very difficult time.

They made particular mention of their hometown Macksville community, Test captain Michael Clarke and other national and state cricketers, and the medical staff at Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital who cared for the 25-year-old before Hughes' tragic passing.

There were also many tributes to Hughes at the first Test against India in Adelaide, with Australian players dedicating their performances and the team's dramatic win to their former teammate, the report added. (ANI)