Seventeen-year-old cricketer Ben Austin tragically died after being struck by a ball during practice in Ferntree Gully, Melbourne. Despite efforts to help him, he succumbed to his injuries two days later, prompting an outpouring of grief from teammates and the community, who created a memorial at the cricket ground. Ben’s father described the incident as a devastating accident, emphasizing his son’s love for the sport. This incident raises concerns about safety measures in community cricket, echoing the tragic death of Test cricketer Phillip Hughes over a decade ago.
