Ben Austin, 17, was batting in the nets at Ferntree Gully Cricket Club in Melbourne when he was struck in the neck by a ball

A teenage cricketer has died tragically in Australia after being struck in the neck by a ball while practising with his teammates. Ben Austin, 17, was batting in the nets while wearing a helmet at Ferntree Gully Cricket Club in Melbourne when the devastating incident occurred.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and transported Austin to hospital in a critical condition. Despite being placed on life support, he sadly died on Thursday. The club confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement shared on social media, reports The Mirror . Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT

It read: "The Ferntree Gully Cricket Club sadly wishes to advise of the tragic pass

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