ODI Women's World Cup 2025: Players wear black armbands for Aussie teen Austin

31 October,2025 08:31 AM IST |  Navi Mumbai  |  PTI

The 17-year-old Austin was hit in the neck while batting at the Ferntree Gully Cricket Club in suburban Melbourne on Tuesday

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India and Australia players on Thursday wore black armbands during their Women's World Cup semifinal as a tribute to teen cricketer Ben Austin, who passed away after being hit by a ball during training.

The 17-year-old Austin was hit in the neck while batting at the Ferntree Gully Cricket Club in suburban Melbourne on Tuesday.

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