Tragic Loss: 17-Year-Old Australian Cricketer Ben Austin Dies After Ball Injury 🏏

Tragic Death of 17-Year-Old Australian Cricketer Ben Austin | Emotional Tribute

17-year-old Australian cricketer **Ben Austin** has tragically passed away after a training accident in Melbourne. During a practice session at Ferntree Gully, a cricket ball struck him on the **neck** while batting. Although he was wearing a helmet, the absence of a neck guard became a critical factor. He was immediately taken to the hospital, but doctors could not save him.

This heartbreaking incident has revived memories of **Phillip Hughes (2014)**, sparking a major discussion around mandatory **neck guard safety** in cricket.

Ben Austin is being remembered as a talented, humble, and passionate young cricketer. The cricket community, teammates, coaches, and fans from around the world are paying emotional tributes.

Rest in Peace, Ben Austin.
Gone too soon, but never forgotten.

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