Pakistan cricketer dies after injury from bouncer

Tragedy hits Pakistan cricket as young cricketer Zubair Ahmed died after being hit by a bouncer during a match at Mardan on 14th August, on Pakistan’s Independence day.

Media reports that the first class cricketer was part of the Fakhar Zaman Academy and had played four List A matches and represented the team Quetta bears in T20 format.

The news was confirmed by Pakistan Cricket board’s (PCB) official twitter.

The tweet read: “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.”

[twitter]

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

[/twitter]

Former Autralia player and head coach of Islamabad United Dean Jones shared sadness ath the news.

He tweeted: "Its so sad to hear.. Young Cricketer Zubair died in Mardan after Cricket ball hit on head during Cricket match. Condolences to his family."

[twitter]

Its so sad to hear.. Young Cricketer Zubair died in Mardan after Cricket ball hit on head during Cricket match. Condolences to his family Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) August 16, 2017

[/twitter]