The family of a famed cricketer who died in similar circumstances to a 17-year-old boy killed in a freak sporting accident has issued a heartbreaking statement.

A 17-year-old teenage cricketer has died after a training accident in Melbourne’s outer east earlier this week.

Cricket Australia confirmed the death of 17-year-old player Ben Austin, who was struck by a ball ahead of a match Tuesday. Austin, who was described as a "truly great young man," was struck in the ...

The death of a 17-year-old community cricket player has raised questions about how well helmets and neck protectors are working.

Experts, including the former doctor for the Australian cricket team, say more focus needs to be put on neck protection at all levels of the sport.

A 17-year-old cricketer has died after being hit in the head during a training session for his club in Melbourne, Australia. Local cricket officials said Ben Austin was rushed to a hospital ...

The shock death of a young Victorian cricketer after being hit in the neck by a ball is eerily similar to the freakish accident that claimed Phil Hughes.

The teenager was training when he was struck on the head and neck area. He was facing a bowling machine when the unfortunate incident took place ...

CRICKET icon Andrew Strauss is set to tie the knot with his partner Antonia Linnaeus-Peat, according to reports. The English ...

A shocked father has called for more ‘respect’ after his heartwarming tribute to a boy killed in a tragic cricket accident ...

Former England captain Andrew Strauss is set to marry Antonia Linnaeus-Peat in South Africa next month, and the ceremony will ...