Tragic Loss: 17-Year-Old Melbourne Cricketer Dies After Being Hit in the Neck π
A heartbreaking incident in Melbourne claims the life of 17-year-old cricketer Ben Austin after he was struck in the neck during a training session. Learn more about this tragic event.

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A young Melbourne cricketer has died after a tragedy while he was training.
17-year-old Ben Austin was struck by a ball on Tuesday afternoon, his cricket club today released a statement saying he died in hospital last night.
Abby Dinham has more.
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17-year-old Ben Austin was struck by a ball on Tuesday afternoon, his cricket club today released a statement saying he died in hospital last night.
Abby Dinham has more.
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10 News is based in Australia and is a division of Paramount.
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