Tragic Loss: Melbourne Cricket Community Mourns 17-Year-Old Player Ben Austin 🏏

All local cricket matches in Melbourne are canceled this weekend as the community grieves the death of young player Ben Austin, age 17. Learn more about this heartbreaking loss.

Tragic Loss: Melbourne Cricket Community Mourns 17-Year-Old Player Ben Austin 🏏
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4.7K views • Oct 31, 2025
Tragic Loss: Melbourne Cricket Community Mourns 17-Year-Old Player Ben Austin 🏏

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All local cricket games have been cancelled for a Melbourne league this weekend following the tragic death of 17-year-old Ben Austin. The cricket club has become a gathering place for the grieving community, with teammates and friends creating a growing memorial at the nets where Ben passed away. About 40 games have been cancelled as the cricket community rallies to support the Austin family.

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