Pakistan cricketer dies after being struck by bouncer

By Rishikesh Malkhede

Aug 16, 2017

03:56 pm

What's the story

Zubair Ahmed, a young Pakistan batsman, died after he was hit by a bouncer during a club game in Mardan. In his short career, Ahmed played for Quetta Bears, a domestic T20 team and List A team of Pakistan. He was hit on head on 14th August, and was reportedly not wearing a helmet. Pakistan Cricket Association shared the unfortunate news on Twitter.

Twitter Post

PCB confirmed Zubair's death

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 pic.twitter.com/ZNmWDYaT5w

— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) August 16, 2017

Previous deaths

International cricket marred by such injuries

On 25 November 2014, Australian ODI and Test batsman Phillip Hughes was struck on the neck by a bouncer from New South Wales bowler Sean Abbott. Hughes died on 27th November 2014, after surgeries and an induced coma failed to mend his injuries. India's Raman Lamba died on 23 Feb'98 after being hit on the head while fielding at forward-short-leg, in Bangladesh's league cricket