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A promising 17-year-old Australian cricketer, Ben Austin, tragically passed away after being struck by a ball during a practice session in Melbourne. The freak accident occurred while he was facing deliveries from a bowling machine. His local sporting community is devastated by the loss of the talented young athlete, with grief support being offered to his schoolmates.
Harmanpreet Kaur's India clinched their maiden ICC Women's World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs. Shafali Verma's stellar performance with bat and ball was pivotal in ending India's long wait for the coveted trophy, marking a historic triumph after previous final heartbreaks. They defeated South Africa in the summit clash at the DY Patil Stadium.
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Two Australian cricketers were allegedly stalked and molested by a man in Indore while walking to a cafe. The accused, Akil Khan, was arrested after CCTV footage and a complaint from the team's security manager. The incident occurred near the team hotel, prompting an investigation into security protocols. The Australian team did not comment on the matter post-match.
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