Because of its skills, regulations, passion, and patience, cricket is characterized as a “gentleman’s sport.” Since its inception, cricket has continued to change. As cricket evolves, the number of forms available decreases, such as 5-day Test matches, ODIs, and now T20s. For both players and spectators, the sport is traditional and elegant due to the intensity of the players and their passion for cricket. The game is as deadly as it is entertaining, and participants have lost their lives on occasion. Some of the players that died as a result of an accident during the match are listed below.
1. Philips Hughes
Phillips was a young Australian cricketer who batted left-handed. He was also a developing player for the Australian squad. Phillips has also represented South Australia and Worcestershire in domestic cricket. Phillips spent two seasons with New South Wales making his test debut at the age of 20 in 2009 and his ODI debut in 2013.
Phillips was Australia’s promising future, but things didn’t always go as planned, and on November 25, 2014, a bouncer hit his neck during a match at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and he was taken to the hospital, where he remained for two days before passing tragically.
2. Raman Lamba
Raman was an Indian cricketer who appeared in four test matches and 32 one-day internationals for his country. He was one of the most well-known cricketers of his generation, and he made his debut for India in the Australian League in 1986. Raman Lamba, a 23-year-old Bangladeshi cricketer, died of abdominal bleeding while playing in the Bangladesh Cricket League after suffering a two-day coma attack. Raman’s death was a devastating loss for the Indian team, and the memory of this player will live on in the hearts of cricket fans forever.
3. Raymond Van Schoor
Most people are unaware of this Namibian right-handed hitter. Raymond was Namibia’s most-capped cricketer, having played in over 200 matches for his country. In November 2015, Raymond suffered a stroke while playing against Free State at Wanderers Cricket Ground. After a serious stroke, he fought but was unable to live and died at the age of 25. Raymond will always have a special place in the hearts of the Namibian people.
4. Abdul Aziz
Pakistan’s cricket history is fascinating, and while the country is recognized for its bowlers, Pakistani batters were equally talented. Abdul Aziz, a right-handed opening batsman, was a member of Pakistan’s early cricket team. Abdul Aziz was struck in the heart by a cricket ball and died at the age of 17; it is said that Abdul may have gone on to become one of Pakistan’s most famous cricketers if he had finished his career, but we humans can’t select who lives and who dies.
5. Darryn Randall
Darryn Randall was a right-handed South African cricketer who also served as a wicketkeeper on occasion. Darryn’s death was one of the most agonizing for any gamer. A fast bowl straight hit Darryn’s skull during a tournament in Alice, Eastern Cape, and he died on the scene on October 27, 2013, at the age of 33.
6. Ian Folley
Ian Folley was a British cricketer who played right-handed and bowled left-arm medium pace and spin.
A ball struck him beneath the eye as he was playing against Workington. Ian was rushed to the nearest hospital for a small operation on his eyeball to avert further complications. Unfortunately, the operation did not go as planned, and Ian passed out due to a heart attack. Ian Folley was a fantastic talent who began his career as a pacer for Lancashire in 1982.
7. Ankit Keshri
Bengal’s Ankit Keshri was a right-handed Indian batsman. Keshri never represented India on a world stage, but he did play for Bengal in domestic matches. Ankit was fielding at sweeper cover during a match and rushed to take the high catch, however owing to uncertainty, both Ankit and Sourav (left-arm pacer) rushed to take a catch and collided. It was just a routine incident on the cricket field for Ankit, who fell onto the ground, bleeding from the mouth, and was rushed to the hospital, where he died while undergoing treatment.
8. Wasim Raja
Wasim Raja, a match referee, cricket instructor, and left-handed batsman, was a multi-talented player. Raja has played in over 100 international games and over 250 first-class matches for Pakistan, scoring 11,334 runs. He died of heart failure when he was 54 years old.
9. Zulfiqar Bhatti
On the internet, there isn’t much information about the player, although some rumors claim that he was Pakistan cricket’s future and rising star. Zulfiqar died after being struck in the chest by a rising ball. It is unclear whether he died on the spot or later in the hospital. Zulfiqar died when he was 22 years old. The second cricketer to die while playing the game is on our list.
10. Richard Beaumont
Richard Beaumont was a bowler and club cricketer in England. Sometimes a day that should be one of the luckiest days of our lives turns into a Black Day, and something similar happened to Richard. Richard took his five-wicket haul for Pedmore CC and was overjoyed, but he collapsed on the ground due to a heart attack shortly after. Richard was rushed to the hospital, but when he arrived, he was found dead at the age of 33. He was at the top of the list of cricketers who passed away while playing the game.