Cricketer Ben Austin died after he was injured during a net session in Melbourne. Photo: PR IMAGE PHOTO

A young cricketer has died after suffering catastrophic injuries during a pre-game net session.

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Specialist paramedics were called to the Wally Tew Reserve in Ferntree Gully at 4.45pm on Tuesday after the teenager was struck in the neck by a ball.

The Ferntree Gully Cricket Club confirmed on Thursday the death of beloved player Ben Austin.

"We are absolutely devastated by the passing of Ben, and the impacts of his death will be felt by all in our cricket community," the club said

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