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Louis Vorster, the Namibia and South Africa domestic batsman, has died after being shot during an armed robbery in Guateng.
Vorster, 45, was shot by robbers at a fuel station on Tuesday night, while in Guateng on business, South African papers reported. He had been pulling out of the fuel station in his car when his path was blocked, Guateng police lieutenant colonel Tshisikhwawe Ndou was reported to have said. He was then shot and a package taken from his vehicle.
South-African born Vorster had moved to Namibia five years ago and went on to represent the country. A left-hand batsman, he played 95 first-class matches and 96 List A games, the last of which was in October 2009. In Namibia, he had played a role in the coaching and development of young players.
Several cricketers tweeted condolences and about their shock at the incident.
albie morkel @albiemorkel
Tonight I'm crying like a baby! Lost a great friend! Rip Louis Vorster..#anothercrimevictiminSA!!
17 Apr 12
Pat Symcox @PatSymcox77
Louis Vorster ex-cricketer gunned down MURDEReD outside Pta!soooo sooo sad.What a nice guy.
Vorster, 45, was shot by robbers at a fuel station on Tuesday night, while in Guateng on business, South African papers reported. He had been pulling out of the fuel station in his car when his path was blocked, Guateng police lieutenant colonel Tshisikhwawe Ndou was reported to have said. He was then shot and a package taken from his vehicle.
South-African born Vorster had moved to Namibia five years ago and went on to represent the country. A left-hand batsman, he played 95 first-class matches and 96 List A games, the last of which was in October 2009. In Namibia, he had played a role in the coaching and development of young players.
Several cricketers tweeted condolences and about their shock at the incident.
albie morkel @albiemorkel Tonight I'm crying like a baby! Lost a great friend! Rip Louis Vorster..#anothercrimevictiminSA!!
17 Apr 12
Pat Symcox @PatSymcox77 Louis Vorster ex-cricketer gunned down MURDEReD outside Pta!soooo sooo sad.What a nice guy.