Cricketers, It is said that dying while doing what you love is a blessing. However, this idea is subjective. Over the years, we have seen many public figures pass away while performing in their fields.

In cricket, several players and umpires have died on the field.

Here is a list of such cricketers:

Wasim Raja | 1952-2006 (Pakistan)

Wasim Raja was a left-handed batsman from Pakistan and the brother of commentator Ramiz Raja. He played in 57 Tests and 54 one-day internationals between 1973-85. Raja died in August 2006 from a cardiac arrest while playing for the Surrey over-50s team in England.

Philip Hughes | 1988-2014 (Australia)

Philip Hughes was a 25-year-old left-handed batsman from Australia. In November 2014, he was hit on the neck by a ball during a Sheffield Shield match and collapsed. He was taken to the hospital, where it was found he had a fractured skull and brain bleeding. Despite medical efforts, Hughes died two days later.

Richard Beaumont | 1979-2012 (England)

On August 5, 2012, English club cricketer Richard Beaumont had just taken five wickets for his team. After the game, he suffered a stroke and collapsed. He was taken to Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

Raman Lamba | 1960-1988 (India)

Raman Lamba was an Indian cricketer who played in 4 Tests and 32 ODIs between 1986-89. He was hit on the head while fielding without a helmet during a club match in Dhaka. Lamba fell into a coma and died three days later.

Darryn Randall | 1980-2013 (South Africa)

Darryn Randall was a South African cricketer. In October 2013, he was hit on the head by a ball during a match in Eastern Cape. Randall died instantly from the impact.

Ian Folley | 1963-1993 (England)

Ian Folley was an English cricketer who was hit under the eye by a ball during a match in 1993. He was taken to the hospital for surgery but suffered a fatal heart attack under anesthesia.

Zulfiqar Bhatti | 1991-2013 (Pakistan)

Zulfiqar Bhatti, a club cricketer from Pakistan, was hit on the chest by a ball while attempting a shot in December 2013. He was taken to a local hospital but was declared dead on arrival.