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Tragedy in Australian Cricket: 17-Year-Old Ben Austin Dies After Being Struck in Nets

Australian teenager Ben Austin has died after being struck on the neck during net practice in Melbourne, sparking renewed debate over cricket safety and neck guard use.

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The Cricket Standard Desk

October 30, 2025

Tributes for 17-year-old Australian cricketer Ben Austin who tragically died after being struck by a ball during net practice at Ferntree Gully Cricket Club in Melbourne.