These cricketers’ deaths were shocking events in the cricketing community, sparking discussions about safety in cricket and ways to protect players on and off the field. Here is a list of some cricketers from around the world who tragically passed away, with key details:
| Cricketer | Country | Date of Death | Cause of Death | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Hughes | Australia | Nov 27, 2014 | Head injury (bouncer) | 25 |
| Raman Lamba | India | Feb 23, 1998 | Head injury (fielding accident) | 38 |
| Bob Woolmer | England/South Africa (Coach) | Mar 18, 2007 | Heart attack (during World Cup) | 58 |
| Darryn Randall | South Africa | Oct 27, 2013 | Head injury (bouncer) | 32 |
| Wilf Slack | England | Jan 15, 1989 | Collapsed on field, cause unknown | 34 |
| Wasim Raja | Pakistan | Aug 23, 2006 | Heart attack (during match) | 54 |
| Zulfiqar Bhatti | Pakistan | Dec 19, 2013 | Head injury (ball impact) | 22 |
| Ben Hollioake | England | Mar 23, 2002 | Car accident | 24 |
| Manjural Islam Rana | Bangladesh | Mar 16, 2007 | Motorbike accident | 22 |
| Hansie Cronje | South Africa | Jun 1, 2002 | Plane crash | 32 |
| Subroto Banerjee | India | Dec 15, 2021 | Illness | 57 |
| David Hookes | Australia | Jan 19, 2004 | Assault (during altercation) | 48 |
| Peter Roebuck | England | Nov 12, 2011 | Suspected suicide | 55 |
| Collins Obuya | Kenya | Sep 25, 2019 | Illness | 38 |
| Shoaib Mohammad | Pakistan | Dec 19, 2022 | Illness | 47 |
