Raman Lamba's tragic death: Disobeying captain, he refused helmet.

• Indian cricketer Raman Lamba died in 1998 after being struck on the head by a ball during a match in Bangladesh.
• Lamba was fielding at forward short leg without a helmet when he was hit by a powerful shot.
• He reportedly disobeyed his captain's instruction to wear a helmet for safety.
• The injury caused a severe blood clot, leading to his death on February 23, 1998.
• Lamba played 4 Tests and 32 ODIs for India, with a notable domestic career.

Why It Matters: Ignoring safety rules in sports can have fatal consequences.