Australia batter Travis Head has been released from the T20I squad against India to get some red-ball practice in the Sheffield Shield before the Ashes.

A 17-year-old cricketer has died after being hit in the head during a training session in suburban Melbourne. Local cricket officials said Ben Austin was rushed to a hospital in critical condition after being struck by a ball during practice at Ferntree Gully on Tuesday.

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Travis Head is the third member of Australia's T20I squad to prioritise preparation for the five-Test campaign against England after Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott

A 17-year-old Australian cricketer, Ben Austin, has died after getting hit in the neck during a practice session, Cricket Australia confirmed on Thursday, Oct. 30.

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 neck during a pre-match training session. Austin was facing balls in the nets when he was hit by the ball. The incident occurred in front of teammates.

Australian cricketer Ben Austin, 17, died after being struck by a ball during practice in Melbourne. The cricket community mourns the loss of the young athlete.

The Men in Blue will take on the Aussies in the second T20 match played in Melbourne on Friday and fans can watch the match LIVE Online.

When Beardman was in Australia’s One-Day International squad last year, he was closely watching Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood’s seam and field positions. Beardman idolised “Hoff and Starcy” growing up and says the priceless net sessions in England only fuelled his appetite for international cricket.