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In a poignant display of solidarity, both the Indian and Australian women’s cricket teams, along with match officials, wore black armbands during their Women’s World Cup semifinal match. The gesture was in memory of 17-year-old Ben Austin, who tragically passed away after being struck by a cricket ball during a practice session in Melbourne. Austin was placed on life support following the incident on Tuesday but sadly succumbed to his injuries. The cricketing world has been deeply affected by this unfortunate event, and the unified action by these two rival nations underscores a shared sense of grief and respect within the sport. The semifinal, held at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, saw Australia win the toss and elect to bat first. Both teams featured some lineup changes, with Australia welcoming back Alyssa Healy from injury and India making strategic adjustments. Captains Harmanpreet Kaur and Alyssa Healy both expressed their team’s readiness for the crucial encounter, emphasizing a fearless approach.
