Teenage cricketer on life support after being hit by ball before T20 match in Ferntree Gully
A promising teenage cricketer is fighting for life after being hit in the head by a ball in Melbourne on Tuesday night.
The youngster was warming up in the nets for a senior T20 game between Ferntree Gully and Eildon Park at Wally Tew Reserve in Ferntree Gully when he was struck.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Paramedics rushed to the cricket ground at about 4.45pm to treat the school student, who was wearing a helmet when he collapsed in the freak accident.
Mobile intensive care staff and an advanced life support unit treated the boy at the scene before rushing him to the Monash Medical Centre, where he remains on life support.
Teammates and witnesses were left shaken by the incident.
The teenager has played in representative cricket teams and is also a talented junior footballer.
It’s understood Cricket Victoria are aware of the incident and have been in contact with the boy’s family.
Ringwood and District Cricket Association chair Michael Finn said the league is doing whatever it can to assist.
“Currently our thoughts and prayers are with the family,” Finn said.
“We’re committed to providing whatever support we need to for the clubs and the officials that were involved.”
Originally published on 7NEWS Sport
