Cricket World Mourns the Tragic Loss of Ben Austin
Indian and Australian cricket teams honored 17-year-old Ben Austin, who tragically died after a training accident. Austin was struck in the neck by a ball while training at Ferntree Gully Cricket Club. His untimely death has elicited widespread grief, echoing memories of Phillip Hughes's passing in 2014.
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- Australia
The cricket world is in mourning after Indian and Australian players paid tribute to 17-year-old Australian cricketer Ben Austin on Friday. Austin succumbed to injuries sustained during a training session at Ferntree Gully Cricket Club in Melbourne.
He was struck in the neck by a ball, despite wearing a helmet. The tragic incident unfolded as Austin prepared for an upcoming T20 match, sparking déjà vu of the tragic loss of former Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes in 2014.
Both the men's and women's teams from India and Australia donned black armbands to honor Austin. The tragic news sent shockwaves through the cricketing community and reignited calls for improved player safety measures.
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