Published: Nov 21, 2015, 06:34 AM (IST)
Edited: Nov 21, 2015, 07:00 AM (IST)
Namibian cricketer Raymond Van Schoor passed away at the age of 25, five days after being hospitalised for suffering a brain stroke during a match at Windhoek. VAn Schoor represented his side in more than 200 games, during a South African domestic game against Free State on Sunday he collapsed on the field and was immediately hospitalised. After a few scans, it was disclosed that Van Schoor had suffered an unwanted stroke and was moved to the ICU on Wednesday in a delicate condition. Eventually, on Friday Van Schoor was confirmed dead by Cricket Namibia. (Related story: Namibia cricketer suffers brain stroke during cricket match, hospitalised)
Cricket Namibia Richard Frankle was quoted in a report from cricket.com.au saying, “It is with deep regret and sorrow that I announce the passing of Raymond van Schoor at 19h17 Namibian time on Friday the 20th November 2015. On behalf of Cricket Namibia, I express my most sincere condolences to the entire Van Schoor and La Cock families. Raymond was a tremendous asset to Cricket Namibia and the National Cricket Team. He was taken far too early from us. We however accept that Almighty God needed him to represent the Heavenly Angels! May his soul rest in peace!”
On Sunday, Van Schoor was batting on 15 against Free State in extremely hot condition when he complained about dizziness. Van Schoor was primarily a wicket-keeper batsman who could occasionally bowl medium pace. He featured in 92 First-Class games and amassed 4303 runs at an average of 27.40. He also represented Namibia in the ICC World Twenty20 (T20) qualifier earlier this year. He belongs to a family of cricketers, where his brother and father both have played for Namibia.
