Former umpire died after freak accident in game in game . But fatal incidents involving either players or umpires are extremely rare . Hillel Oscar , Israeli , hit by ball which bounced off the wall . Oscar was former captain of Israeli national team . Australian Test cricketer Phillip Hughes died earlier in game after being hit by a ball .
Former umpire died after freak accident in game in game . Hillel Oscar , Israeli , hit by ball which bounced off the wall . Oscar was former captain of Israeli national team . Australian Test cricketer Phillip Hughes died earlier in game after being hit by a ball .