Australian cricket is in mourning once again, eleven years after the tragic death of Phil Hughes. A 17-year-old cricketer, Ben Austin, died after being struck in the neck by a ball during a training session in Melbourne, reigniting concerns about player safety in the sport.

Tragic Incident During Training Session

The incident occurred on Tuesday evening at Walley Tew Reserve in Ferntree Gully, southeast Melbourne. Austin was preparing in the nets ahead of a T20 match against Eildon Park when he was hit in the neck area by a ball.

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Despite wearing a helmet, the impact proved severe. Emergency medical personnel were called immediately, and Austin was treated on-site before being rushed to Monash Medical Centre, where he was placed on life support. Sadly,

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