The years 2021 and 2022 were as depressing as 2020 when the Covid-19 outbreak caused the world’s complete collapse. The second wave, deadlier than the first, struck again as people tried to return to normal. The cricket world also lost some of its finest talents during this time, who once amazed spectators with their unmatched skills. Let’s remember these cricketing gems while we celebrate the end of the epidemic.

Yashpal Sharma

On July 13, 2021, the 1983 World Cup champion Yashpal Sharma died at 66. He collapsed at his Noida house after a heart attack. In the 1983 World Cup, he was India’s second-highest scorer with 240 runs from eight innings.

Shane Warne

Shane Warne was found dead on March 4, 2022, at his villa in Thailand. The 52-year-old Australian cricketer reportedly suffered a heart attack. Warne played 145 Tests, taking 708 wickets, and scored 3154 runs with 12 half-centuries.

Andrew Symonds

Andrew Symonds died on May 15, 2022, in a car accident near Townsville. Symonds, a key player in the 2003 and 2007 World Cup-winning teams, had a stellar international career and was known for his all-round performance.

Avi Barot

Avi Barot, a former India Under-19 captain, died suddenly on October 16, 2021, after a heart attack at age 29. He played 38 first-class matches, 38 List-A games, and 20 domestic T20 games.

Rod Marsh

Rod Marsh, a former Australian cricketer, died on March 4, 2022, at 74. He went into a coma after a heart attack. Marsh was a crucial wicketkeeper and national selector, with a stellar first-class record.

Vasu Paranjpe

Vasu Paranjpe, a pioneer in Indian cricket, died on August 30, 2021. He played a significant role in the Indian team’s training camp before the 1987 World Cup and assisted the MRF Pace Foundation.

Tarak Sinha

Tarak Sinha, a well-known Indian coach, died on November 6, 2021, after battling lung cancer. He coached players like Rishabh Pant and Shikhar Dhawan at The Sonnet Club in Delhi.

Eileen Ash

Eileen Ash, the oldest living Test cricketer, died at 110. She played seven Test matches for England in the 1930s and 1940s and participated in the 1949 Ashes tour to Australia.

Ambarpratasinhji Jadeja

Ambarpratasinhji Jadeja, a former cricketer for Saurashtra, died on January 4, 2022, from Covid-19. He was 69 and had played eight Ranji Trophy games for Saurashtra.

Jim Parks

Jim Parks, a former England wicketkeeper-batsman, died on June 1, 2022, at 90. He played 46 Test matches between 1954 and 1968 and had a long career with Sussex in first-class cricket.