An umpire in Israel has died after being hit by a ball, just days after the death of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes from a freak head injury.
Israel's cricket association said Hillel Oscar, a former captain of the national team, died after being hit by a ball struck by a batsman.
The 55-year-old was officiating a match in the southern port city of Ashdod.
ICA chief Naor Gudker said Saturday's match was the final game in the national league season.
Speaking from the hospital where Mr Oscar was pronounced dead, he said: "We're simply in shock.
"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."
He added: "We know a ball was hit in his direction, he tried to escape it, he fell - what happened there is still being investigated.
"The entire Israel Cricket Association and players bow their heads in his memory. He was a wonderful man, cricketer, and umpire."
Police say they are investigating the death, but have ruled out any foul play.
Australian cricketer Hughes died of a severe head injury caused when he was struck by a ball during a New South Wales match in Sydney earlier this week.
Hughes collapsed face first onto the pitch after being hit by a bouncer bowled by Sean Abbott.
The 25-year-old was wearing a helmet, but the ball struck him on the side of the neck in a "freakish accident", according to Australia's team doctor, Peter Brukner.
Hughes died on Thursday in hospital without regaining consciousness.
Australian captain Michael Clarke paid tribute to his teammate at the weekend and vowed to honour his memory.
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