Umpire Dies Weeks After Being Struck By Cricket Ball On Head

One of the rare and unfortunate incidents took place in the game of cricket. Umpire John Williams who was standing in the middle, was struck by a ball on the head, which took away his life. The incident took place during a Division Two game between Pembroke and Narberth at Treleet on July 13.

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After almost three weeks, the umpire succumbed to Death. The umpire, John Williams aged 80 was in Coma after being struck by the ball. After fighting for a life, he lost the battle on Thursday. Pembrokeshire Cricket revealed the news via their official Twitter panel.

John Williams passed away this morning:

The 80-year-old, according to a report from Western Telegraph, was transferred to the University of Wales Hospital in Cardiff, where he was left in a coma. However, despite being rushed to the hospital, there wasn’t any much help, as the former cricketer was already in a coma.

Pembrokeshire Cricket announced the news of the umpire’s demise on Twitter: “Sad news this morning regarding umpire John Williams. John passed away this morning with his family at his bedside. Thoughts of all of Pembrokeshire Cricket are with Hilary and the boys at this difficult and sad time.”

Sad news this morning regarding umpire John Williams.

John passed away this morning with his family at his bedside. Thoughts of all of Pembrokeshire Cricket are with Hilary and the boys at this difficult and sad time

— Pembrokeshire Cricket ? (@PembsCricket) August 15, 2019

John Williams is a well-respected person in the country for his glorious services over the years. After calling curtains on his cricketing career, he plied his trade in various roles for the club. Besides umpiring, he also worked as the administrator of the club as well.

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It is learnt from the reports of the sun that the match was stopped after John Williams was struck by the ball. “I’m sure all of Pembrokeshire Cricket would like to join us in sending our best wishes to John and we all hope he has a speedy recovery,” a statement from the hospital was quoted by the British newspaper.