By Admin 
Cricket is often called the “gentleman’s game”. However, sometimes some painful incidents have happened in this game which changed this game forever. Sometimes, between the collision of bat and ball, death also knocks on the field itself. Let us know about those cricketers who lost their lives on the field itself. The death of these players shocked the whole world.
Phillip Hughes – Australia
Match: New South Wales vs South Australia, 2014
Young Australian batsman Phillip Hughes was considered to be the next superstar of cricket, but a bouncer took away his life. While batting, fast bowler Shaun Abbott’s ball hit him below his neck, causing serious brain injury. He died in hospital two days later.
After this accident, helmet designs were changed in international cricket, so that neck protection could be ensured. His score of “63 not out” is still remembered as a tribute.
Raman Lamba – India
Match: Dhaka Premier League, 1998
Former India batsman Raman Lamba was playing in the domestic league in Bangladesh when he fielded without a helmet at short leg. The ball hit batsman Mehrab Hussain’s shot directly on his head. At first Lamba came out walking, but after a few hours he went into coma and died three days later. After this incident, helmets were made mandatory for close-in fielders across the world.
Wilf Slack – England
Match: Home match, Gambia, 1989
England batsman Wilf Slack suddenly collapsed while batting. Doctors later told that he had blackouts several times before, but no disease was detected. His death created new rules regarding the health monitoring system of players.
Wasim Raja – Pakistan
Match: Veterans Match, England, 2006
Former Pakistan all-rounder Wasim Raja was playing a veterans match in England when he suffered a heart attack on the field itself. He died within a few minutes. After this incident, cardiac checkup and fitness test started being taken seriously for senior players.
Darryn Randle – South Africa
Match: Domestic tournament, 2013
Randle tried to play a pull shot on a bouncer, but the ball hit his head. Despite wearing a helmet he could not escape. After this incident, the Cricket Board laid more emphasis on helmet safety technology.
Zulfikar Bhatti – Pakistan
Match: T20 home match, 2013
Pakistan’s young batsman Zulfikar Bhatti was hit on the chest by a fast ball. After a few seconds he fell on the ground and died of heart failure. Since then, the need for chest guards for batsmen was emphasized.
Ion Foley – England
Match: English domestic cricket, 1993
England spinner Ian Foley was injured by the ball while batting. Foley was hit on the head while batting. During the operation in the hospital, he suffered a heart attack and died. This incident emphasized the need for emergency medical facilities in stadiums.