"This tragedy has taken Ben from us, but we find some comfort that he was doing something he did for so many summers going down to the nets with mates to play cricket, the family's statement said. He loved cricket and it was one of the joys of his life. We would also like to support his teammate who was bowling in the nets this accident has impacted two young men and our thoughts are with he and his family as well."
"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 in a statement. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his friends and to all of those who knew Ben and the joy that he brought. Ringwood and District Cricket Association President Michael Finn said Austin was warming up in the nets when the injury occurred."
Seventeen-year-old Ben Austin was struck in the neck by a ball while batting in the nets during practice at Ferntree Gully and was rushed to hospital in critical condition. The Ferntree Gully Cricket Club confirmed he died the following day and expressed devastation, offering thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and community. Ringwood and District Cricket Association President Michael Finn said Austin was warming up when the injury occurred and that bystanders provided medical assistance until paramedics arrived. Cricket Australia published a family statement noting Austin loved cricket and asking support for the teammate who was bowling in the nets during the accident. Cricket Victoria noted the ball hit Austin's neck despite him wearing a helmet, recalling the similar fatal injury that killed Phillip Hughes in 2014.
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