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Phillip Hughes death: Cricketers who died of injuries on the field

Sydney: Cricket has shown its cruel face and another gentleman lost his life in the game. Australian batsman Phillip Hughes passed away on Thursday leaving the whole cricket fraternity shocked and saddenned after being hit

IANS Updated on: December 03, 2014 11:32 IST

2. Darryn Randall (South Africa, 32) - 2013

Randall was hit on the side of the head when attempting a pull shot in a South African domestic match. The wicketkeeper-batsman collapsed and was immediately rushed to hospital, but he died from the blow.

3. Zulfiqar Bhatti (Pakistan, 22) - 2013

The Pakistani player was struck in the chest by the ball while batting during a domestic game and fell to the ground. He was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.

 

4. Richard Beaumont (England, 33) - 2012

Beaumont collapsed on the field after suffering a suspected heart attack and was declared dead after his arrival to hospital.

5. Alcwyn Jenkins (England, 72) - 2009

English umpire Jenkins was officiating a league match when he was struck on the head by a ball thrown by a fielder that hit him accidentally. Jenkins could not recover from his injuries.

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