Pakistan cricketer dies after being hit by a bouncer

NEW DELHI: In a tragic incident, a Pakistan local cricketer, Zubair Ahmed, died after being hit on the head during a club match. The incident happened on the Pakistan's Independence Day, August 14.

Expressing sympathy with Zubair's family, Pakistan Cricket Board shared the news on Twitter: "Tragic death of Zubair Ahmed is another reminder that safety gear i.e. helmet must be worn at all times. Our sympathies with Zubair's family."



Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones also expressed condolences on Twitter.


Zubair's death is a cruel reminder of a similar death of Australian international cricketer Phil Hughes and Indian player Raman Lamba, who died after being hit on the head during the game. Hughes, however, was wearing helmet and the bouncer hit him on the neck.

25-year old Phil Hughes lost his life after being hit on the neck by a bouncer during a Sheffield Shield match between South Australia and New South Wales on November 25, 2014 leaving him with a fractured skull. Hughes collapsed on the spot and was rushed to the hospital but despite surgery Hughes died two days later due to massive bleeding in his brain.