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September 3, 2024 Sport

List of players who lost their lives on the cricket field

Jasper Vinall

On 28 August 1624, Jasper Vinal became the first cricketer in the world to die due to an injury on the field. During the match, the England player was hit on the head by a bat, which resulted in his death.

Frederick

29-March-1751 King George II, heir to the British throne, Frederick King George, son of Caroline, dies after being hit by a ball in the mouth.

George Summers

On 29 June 1870, George Summers of England died after being hit by a ball on the head.

HP Liteon

In 1872, HP Lighton of England was bowling in a match. The batsman played a fast shot on his ball, which went straight and hit HP Lighton's head. Due to which Lighton lost his life.

Claude Wilson

Frederic Rendón

In a match at Lord's in 1981, England player Frederick Rendon was hit on the head by a ball, causing serious injuries. He died in 1983 due to this injury.

Arthur Erlam

In July 1921, England player Arthur Erlam was only 17 years old. In the match, the batsman played a shot on Arthur's ball which hit Arthur's head directly and due to this he lost his life.

Andy Ducat

On 23 July 1942, during a match played in London, England player Andy Ducat suffered a heart attack on the field. Due to which he died.

Abdul Aziz

On January 17, 1959, Pakistan's Abdul Aziz was playing a match in Karachi, where the batsman played a fast shot and the ball hit the Pakistani player Aziz directly on his chest, causing his death.

Michael Ainsworth

On 28 August 1978, England player Michael Ainsworth suddenly collapsed and died during a match in London. He had suffered a heart attack.

Wilf Slack

On 15 January 1989, England player Wilf Slack collapsed while batting and died on the spot.

Len Foley

On 30 August 1993, during a match, the batsman played a shot and the ball went straight into the eye of England player Len Foley. During treatment in the hospital, he suffered a heart attack and died.

Raman Long

On 20 February 1993, Indian player Raman Lamba was playing a match in Dhaka. He died on the spot after being hit by a ball on his head while fielding.

wasim raja

On 23 August 2006, Pakistani player Wasim Raja was playing a match in England, where he suffered a heart attack on the field. After this, he could not be saved and he died in the hospital.

darren randall

On 27 October 2013, South African player Darren Randall was playing in the Eastern Cup. During the match, a ball hit his head, which led to his death.

Philip Hughes

On 27 November 2014, Australia's great batsman Phillip Hughes died after being hit by a bouncer while batting. The bouncer hit his head directly. Despite wearing a helmet, he died on the field. This left cricket fans shocked.

Raymond Van Schoor

20 November 2015 South African player Raymond van Schoor died due to a stroke during this match played in Namibia.

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