Pakistani teenage cricketer dies after being hit by a cricket ball

Tragic news surrounding cricketers continues as a report from Pakistan states that 18-year-old Zeeshan Mohammed was struck by a ball from a fast bowler and died. This incident happened in a cricket match played in Orangi Town which is in northwest Karachi, Pakistan.

According to sports.ndtv.com, the teenager was declared dead upon arrival in the hospital as per the doctors. Police said there was no foul play and that there was no case reported in the tragic demise.

Cricket has seen some difficult period off-late. Australian batsman Phillip Hughes died, after being hit by a ball by Sean Abbott during a Sheffield Shield match in Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Another Australian cricketer, Daniel Hughes was left unconscious after being hit by a bouncer during a first class match but fortunately escaped without any major injuries.

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