What Is a ‘Wanger’, Why Is It Used and Is It Dangerous?

What is a wanger and how is it used in cricket training?

Australia's cricket community is in shock following the death of Victorian teenager Ben Austin, who was fatally struck by a cricket ball that was released from a "wanger".

What is a ‘wanger’, why is it used and is it dangerous?

Victorian teenager Ben Austin died on Thursday morning after being struck in the neck by a cricket ball bowled by a ‘wanger’ device in the nets at Wally Tew Reserve in Ferntree Gully, outside Melbourne, on Tuesday. The 17-year-old died in Monash Medical Centre on Thursday. This article explains what a ‘wanger’ machine is, why it was being used and whether they’re safe.