The global cricket fraternity has been left stunned by the sudden death of 17-year-old Australian cricketer Ben Austin, who died after being struck by a ball during a training session.

Austin was batting in the nets ahead of a T20 match when he was hit in the neck by a ball during practice at Ferntree Gully, in front of his teammates. He was rushed to hospital in critical condition by advanced life support and intensive care paramedics on Tuesday. After battling for his life for a day, he passed away on Wednesday.

Mourning the loss of the young talent, Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders expressed their condolences, while the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) announced that players would wear black armbands as a tribute to the

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