Pakistani cricketer dies after being hit by a bouncer

In a tragic incident, Pakistani batsman Zubair Ahmed has died after being hit by a bouncer during a domestic match at Mardan. Ahmed, who had played four List A matches and represented the T20 team......

When death came calling on the cricket field

A Langwarrin club cricket bat rests on stumps, in respect for Phillip Hughes. Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images Tragedy struck Indian cricket on Monday when a 20-year-old player died as a......

Hughes Tragedy: Old foes India and Australia come closer

Heart-rending news made the front page of every leading newspaper in India The national side joined the mourning by forgoing their last practice match ‘We want them to first get over the......

Attention on helmets after Hughes tragedy

Suddenly cricket is under the spotlight and preparing to conduct a full review of its safety procedures to ensure there is no repeat Currently not mandatory for batsmen to wear helmets but that......