Seventeen-year-old Australian cricketer Ben Austin tragically passed away after sustaining fatal injuries during a net session. The incident has sent shockwaves through the cricket community, prompting tributes and renewed discussions on player safety. The loss has evoked painful memories of Phillip Hughes and led to widespread mourning.
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