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Ben Austin died after being struck in the neck by a ball from a bowling machine during training, highlighting rare but severe risks in cricket, officials said.
- A 17-year-old Australian cricketer died after being struck in the neck by a ball from an automatic bowling machine during training.
- The cricketer was rushed to the hospital in critical condition and put on life support, but died the following day.
- The local cricket association president said the teenager was 'both talented and popular', while his club was 'absolutely devastated' by the 'tragic passing'.
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Ben Austin, a 17-year-old Australian cricketer, has died after being struck by a ball. His family said they were "utterly devastated." Austin was an up-and-coming bowler and batsman for Ferntree Gully Cricket Club.
Australian teenager dies after hit by ball
Australian cricket was rocked on Thursday by the death of a teenage player hit by a ball during training at his Melbourne club. Ben Austin, 17, was struck high in the neck by a ball delivered by a teammate while batting in the nets at Ferntree Gully Cricket Club on Tuesday, governing body Cricket Victoria (CV) said. He was rushed to hospital and put on life support but died on Wednesday, his club said. "The ball hit him in the neck in a similar …
Ben Austin, a 17-year-old Australian cricketer, has died after being struck by a ball. His family said they were "utterly devastated."
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