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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.
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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, he succumbed to his injuries on Thursday morning.
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The Ferntree Gully Cricket Club confirmed Austin’s passing with a heartfelt statement, expressing deep sorrow:
“We are absolutely devastated by the passing of Ben, and the impacts of his death will be felt by all in our cricket community. We ask you to please respect the privacy of Ben’s family during this time.”
Austin was known for his passion for sports, representing Ferntree Gully, Mulgrave, and Eildon Park cricket clubs, as well as playing Aussie Rules football.
Arnie Walters, president of the Ferntree Gully and District Cricket Association, described his death as an “enormous loss,” pledging full support for those affected.
“I know how heavily this news will land across our community, and we will provide any and all support we can to our clubs and cricket family.”
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Austin’s death has drawn heartbreaking parallels to the loss of Phil Hughes, who died in 2014 after being struck in the neck by a bouncer during a Sheffield Shield match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Hughes’ death had prompted global discussions about safety standards in cricket, leading to innovations in helmet design and greater medical preparedness on the field.
Cricket latest Renewed Focus on Safety in Cricket
This latest incident has once again highlighted the dangers faced by players, even in controlled training environments. The Australian cricket community has united in grief, with tributes pouring in for the young athlete whose promising career was cut short far too soon.
Ben Austin’s passing serves as a somber reminder that, despite advances in safety gear, cricket continues to demand the highest vigilance to protect its players at every level of the game.
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