Most devastating accidents in the cricket History

Phillip Hughes collapsed face-first

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Ankit Keshri died in Kolkata

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Nari Contractor (R) took a blow

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Mike Gatting’s nose was shattered

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Saba Karim injured on his right eye

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Mark Boucher suffered a serious eye injury

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