The teenager's neck was struck by a ball in a chilling similarity to the death of Australia international Phil Hughes.
The teenager’s neck was struck by a ball in a chilling similarity to the death of Australia international Phil Hughes.
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A 17-year-old cricketer has died in a training accident in suburban Melbourne.
Ferntree Gully cricket club confirms death of 17-year-old Ben Austin after incident in cricket nets on Tuesday
The 17-year-old was rushed to hospital on Tuesday and placed on life support but died on Wednesday
MELBOURNE, Australia: A promising 17-year-old Australian cricketer died on Thursday after being struck by a ball, with his family…
Ben Austin collapsed almost immediately after impact
The 17-year-old was not wearing neck guard when fatally hit in practice nets while officials say priority is Ben Austin’s family…
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