During a Sheffield Shield match in 2014, Australian opener Phil Hughes was struck near the head by a bouncer. He was immediately taken to the hospital, but two days later, he tragically passed away. The entire cricket world has been in shock ever since that incident.
Now, 11 years later, another similar tragedy has occurred in Australia — 17-year-old player Ben Austin has died after being hit on the neck by a ball. Austin was participating in a training session in Melbourne before a T20 match when the ball struck his neck. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, but doctors could not save him.
The news of his death has sent a wave of grief across Australia. The accident happened on Tuesday evening. It is reported that Austin was wearing a helmet during practice, yet the ball hit his neck at a vulnerable spot. The injury was so severe that it cost the young player his life.
