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South African cricketer dies after being hit by ball on head

South African cricketer Darryn Randall died today after being hit on the head while batting in a Premier League match

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Randall, 32, was hit on the side of the head in attempting to pull a short delivery during a match between Old Selbornians and Fort Hare University, held under the auspices of the Border Cricket Board, at Alice.u00a0

He collapsed immediately and was rushed to the Alice Hospital where the medical staff was unable to revive him. Cricket South Africa condoled the death of Randall, who represented Border in four first-class matches as well as the various provincial youth teams. "This is a very sad day, indeed," said CSA Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat.

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