9News Melbourne(@9NewsMelb):A teenager who was fatally hit in the neck by a cricket bal was a victim of misadventure, with a coroner ruling it was a tragic accident. Ben Austin's parents say it's exactly what he would have wanted, as they vow to keep his legacy and love of the sport alive. @amberjohnston

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2026.10.16 07:28

A teenager who was fatally hit in the neck by a cricket bal was a victim of misadventure, with a coroner ruling it was a tragic accident. Ben Austin's parents say it's exactly what he would have wanted, as they vow to keep his legacy and love of the sport alive. @amberjohnston_9 #9News#