Ben Austin, a 17-year-old Australian cricketer, died after reportedly being hit by a cricket ball in the neck during a nets practice session in Melbourne.

Austin had suffered severe injuries from the incident at Wally Tew Reserve in Ferntree Gully on Tuesday (October 28, 2025) and had been rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition. He was put on life support but passed away on Wednesday, according to a BBC report.

The Ferntree Gully Cricket Club said it was "absolutely devastated" by the "tragic passing" of one its players and the teenager's death "will be felt by all in our cricket community".

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