In the unforgiving world of competitive sport, a momentary lapse in judgement can carry irreversible consequences. Cricket has not been spared from such tragedies. Over the years, several players have paid the ultimate price for split-second miscalculations on the field, echoing the grim reality that even a minor oversight can turn fatal.

The world still remembers the heartbreak of 2014, when Australian batsman Phil Hughes succumbed to an injury. But long before that, Indian cricket had endured a similar tragedy when a cricketer’s life was cut short during a league match in Bangladesh in 1998.

It was February 1998, and Raman Lamba, a stylish opener known for his domestic exploits, was playing a match at the Dhaka Premier League. Representing Abahani Krira Chakra against Mohammedan Sporti

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