Tragic Loss: 17-Year-Old Aussie Cricketer Dies After Injury 🏏

A heartbreaking incident in Australian cricket claims the life of young talent Ben Austin, who was fatally struck by a cricket ball. Remembering the young athlete and the risks of the sport.

Tragic Loss: 17-Year-Old Aussie Cricketer Dies After Injury 🏏
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3.6K views β€’ Oct 30, 2025
Tragic Loss: 17-Year-Old Aussie Cricketer Dies After Injury 🏏

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Tragedy has struck Australian cricket once again. A 17‑year‑old cricketer, Ben Austin, has died after being struck in the head/neck area by a cricket ball during a nets session in Melbourne. This devastating incident has drawn chilling comparisons to the fatal injury suffered by Phillip Hughes in 2014 β€” a reminder of how fragile safety in sport can still be

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