Tragic incident on the field: A promising young Australian cricketer has died after being struck by a ball, leaving the entire cricket world in shock. The local club said on Thursday that they were deeply saddened by the incident.
17-Year-Old Australian Cricketer Dies After Training Accident, Cricket World in Shock
A 17-year-old Australian cricketer, Ben Austin, tragically died after sustaining a fatal injury during a training session in Melbourne on October 29, 2025. While batting in the nets at Ferntree Gully Cricket Club, he was struck on the neck by a ball from a bowling machine. Despite wearing a helmet, he was not wearing a neck guard. Emergency services attended immediately, and he was rushed to Monash Children's Hospital, where he was placed on life support but succumbed to his injuries the next day.
Young Australian cricketer dies after being struck on the head and neck by a ball
Ferntree Gully Cricket Club issued a statement saying, "We are deeply saddened by Ben's passing. Our entire cricket community will miss him greatly."
Ben Austin was a rising bowler and batsman. According to the club, he was a star cricketer, a brilliant leader, and a wonderful human being.
Ben Austin's death mirrors Phillip Hughes's -
It's worth noting that such incidents are rare in cricket. The last major incident in Australia occurred in 2014, when Test cricketer Phillip Hughes died after being struck on the neck by a ball in a domestic match. This incident shocked the world and led to enhanced concussion protocols and the use of better equipment to protect players.
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