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.

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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 — a reminder of how fragile safety in sport can still be #BenAustin #CricketTragedy #PhillipHughes #CricketSafety #AustralianCricket #17YearOldCricketer #HeadInjury #CricketNets #CricketNews #RIPBenAustin We talk sport 24x7, 365 days a year. Come join us for the latest analysis, exclusive interviews, news, and updates. Part of the AajTak and India Today Group. For more content follow us on - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportstodayofficial/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SportsTodayofficial Twitter - https://twitter.com/SportsTodayofc

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