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Yes, cricket is a contact sport. We have safety gear – but we need to do more

Early on Thursday, a seventeen-year-old cricketer died in hospital after being injured in a training session in Melbourne days earlier.

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Teen cricketer dies during training session after being struck by ball in freak accident

The teenager collapsed almost immediately after impact

The Independent UK

17-Year-Old Cricketer Ben Austin Dies After Being Struck in the Neck by a Ball During Practice Session

Melbourne’s cricket community is mourning the death of 17-year-old Ben Austin, who died after being struck in the neck by a ball while training at the Wally

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‘Bats out for Benny’: teenager killed by cricket ball honoured amid debate over neck guards

The 17-year-old was not wearing neck guard when fatally hit in practice nets while officials say priority is Ben Austin’s family and boy who threw ball

The Guardian - AU

CA comes under criticism for financial performance

Cricket Australia has accepted criticism from a state chair for its financial performance, but the organisation believes record numbers are ahead.

AAP

17 Y.O. Melbourne Teen Dies After Horrific Accident During Cricket Training Session

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

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Teenager dies after being hit in neck with cricket ball in Melbourne’s east

Ferntree Gully cricket club confirms death of 17-year-old Ben Austin after incident in cricket nets on Tuesday

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'Cherish Ben forever': dad's tribute to teen cricketer

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Charlotte Edwards defends England’s progress after World Cup semi-final humbling

Edwards’ side were thrashed by South Africa, who lost to England by 10 wickets in the group stage.

The Independent UK

Cricket World Cup: Dismal England dumped out in semi-finals as South Africa romp to huge win

The Three Lions’ wait for a fourth world title wears on

Evening Standard

Sophie Devine’s impact on women’s cricket should be measured in more than statistics

The New Zealand legend played with joy and fun, but was also a true fighter who spanned eras in the women’s game

The Guardian - UK

South Africa beat England by 125 runs: Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-final – as it happened

Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp produced epic performances as South Africa routed England in Guwahati

The Guardian - UK

Ebony Rainford-Brent: ‘It’s about pathways for the most underrepresented groups’

Ebony Rainford-Brent is standing down as chair of the groundbreaking programme she began in 2020 to help reach a wider unmet need on cricket’s pathway

The Guardian - UK

Smith puts England on notice with sparkling Gabba knock

Steve Smith has hit 118 in his first innings of the summer, in a boundary-laden Sheffield Shield knock for NSW that will no doubt be noticed by England.

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The Guardian - AU

Australian women’s cricketers exceed $1m in earnings – with more riches on the horizon

Five of Australia’s all-conquering team have surged through the threshold of $1m annual earnings

The Guardian - UK

‘Things are bigger than cricket’: Blair Tickner ready to enjoy New Zealand return

Blair Tickner says he is playing with a smile on his face after re-evaluating his life and career following his wife Sarah’s leukaemia diagnosis in 2024

The Independent UK

Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Afghanistan in Zimbabwe 2025

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Weatherald falls for duck, Webster returns in Shield

After Beau Webster had a mixed day in the field for Tasmania, fellow Test hopeful Jake Weatherald was dismissed for a duck against Victoria.

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Indoor cricket cut as CA tighten purse strings

Cricket Australia has told indoor cricket bosses it can no longer operate the sport as a result of the organisations own "unsustainable" cost base.

The Independent UK

TNT Sports’ Rob Hatch: Of course I can commentate on the Ashes from afar – I called Mark Cavendish’s 35th win from my house!

Interview: Cricket fans have questioned TNT Sports’ plan for the Ashes this winter, but the broadcaster’s voice of cycling, Rob Hatch, explains why he is the right man to helm the coverage

The Independent UK

‘Wait and see’ – Alex Carey shrugs off Stuart Broad’s Ashes jibe

The former England bowler helped crank up the war of words before the first Test starts in Perth on November 21.

Evening Standard

Record-breaking England bowler James Anderson to be knighted at Windsor Castle

The Lancashire great was recognised for his services to cricket by former prime minister Rishi Sunak.

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'There's heroes and villains': Carey finds Ashes peace

Australia's wicketkeeper Alex Carey concedes his controversial 2023 stumping of England's Jonny Bairstow will be spoken about forever.

The Independent UK

New Zealand vs England LIVE: Cricket score and updates from England in New Zealand 2025

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Pakistan vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and updates from South Africa in Pakistan 2025

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