Saturday 29 November 2014 20:42, UK
A cricket umpire has died in Israel after being struck by a ball, just two days after the death of Australia batsman Phillip Hughes.
The victim is understood to be Hillel Oscar, a former captain of the Israel national side who was officiating in a domestic match in Ashdod.
Local reports suggest the 55-year-old was hit in the jaw after the ball ricocheted off the wicket, having been hit by the batsman.
"We're simply in shock," Israel Cricket Association chief Naor Gudker told the AFP news agency.
"He was an international umpire. He officiated in European Championships, he officiated in games in Israel: his future was ahead of him.
"He was a player for the national Israeli team and he was captain of the national team.
"The entire Israel Cricket Association and players bow their heads in his memory. He was a wonderful man, cricketer, and umpire."
