A ball bounced by a batsman in a cricket duel in India is heading for the pitchers (left). The pitcher died after being hit by a ball in the head.
According to the testimony of one of the accidents, the pitcher threw the ball towards the batsman, who repulsed it with all his might. Unfortunately, there was a pitcher in the flight path, he didn’t have time to dodge. The ball hit him in his sleep at full speed, and the victim slid to the ground. The other players ran to him, some of the horrible picture in shock. Efforts to revive were in vain, and the doctor called in stated death.
This death is not the first tragedy in this sport. In November 2014, 25-year-old Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes died and was hit in the neck by a ball. As in the case of the tragedy in India during the launch. A few days later, he died in hospital as a result of his injuries.
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Subsequent investigations made a number of recommendations to increase the safety of players. Players moving near the batsman should wear a protective helmet during matches. As well as during training in shot practice.
In addition, defibrillators are available for matches of the highest Australian competition in case medical personnel have to deal with a heart attack.
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