In 2022, the cricketing world mourned the loss of several notable cricketers. These included Australian legends Shane Warne and Rod Marsh, both of whom passed away in March due to heart attacks, leaving a significant impact on fans worldwide. Andrew Symonds, another celebrated Australian all-rounder, tragically died in a car accident in May. Additionally, South African umpire Rudi Koertzen, known for his unique style, lost his life in a car accident in August. This year marked the end of an era for many beloved cricketing figures, whose contributions to the sport will be remembered for generations.
Here’s a List of cricketers who sadly passed away in 2022:
| Cricketer | Country | Role | Date of Death | Cause of Death |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Marsh | Australia | Wicketkeeper | March 4, 2022 | Heart Attack |
| Shane Warne | Australia | Leg-spinner | March 4, 2022 | Heart Attack |
| Andrew Symonds | Australia | All-rounder | May 14, 2022 | Car Accident |
| Rudi Koertzen | South Africa | Umpire | August 9, 2022 | Car Accident |
| Alan Igglesden | England | Fast Bowler | November 1, 2022 | Brain Tumor |
| John Rutherford | Australia | Batsman | April 21, 2022 | Natural Causes |
| Peter Marner | England | Batsman | May 12, 2022 | Unknown |
| Roy Swetman | England | Wicketkeeper | June 12, 2022 | Natural Causes |
| Sonny Ramadhin | West Indies | Spinner | February 27, 2022 | Illness |
| Surinder Amarnath | India | Batsman | December 4, 2022 | Illness |
| Phil Carrick | England | All-rounder | January 11, 2022 | Illness |
| Barry Phillips-Moore | Australia | Batsman | February 22, 2022 | Natural Causes |
| Javed Miandad | Pakistan | (Famous Player) | April 1, 2022 | Unknown |
| Bruce Murray | New Zealand | Opening Batsman | June 10, 2022 | Illness |
| Don Smith | England | Batsman | January 10, 2022 | Illness |
| Keith Thomson | New Zealand | Batsman | March 26, 2022 | Natural Causes |
| Graham Fyfe | Scotland | Batsman | May 10, 2022 | Illness |
| David Sheppard | England | Umpire | May 15, 2022 | Illness |
| Quentin Norris | South Africa | Batsman | July 8, 2022 | Natural Causes |
These players and officials left a lasting impact on the cricketing community. Their legacies remain cherished by fans and fellow players around the world.