Young Melbourne cricketer dies after being struck in the neck by a ball
- Posted on October 29, 2025
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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Young Melbourne cricketer dies after being struck in the neck by a ball
Ben Austin suffered catastrophic injuries when he was struck by a ball in the training nets on Tuesday.
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