"Tragic death of Zubair Ahmed is another reminder that safety gear i.e. Helmet must be worn at all times. Our sympathies with Zubair's family," PCB wrote on its twitter handle.
Australian batsman Phillip Hughes had died after being hit on the neck by a cricket ball during a domestic match at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 2014.
Australian opener David Warner was yesterday forced to retire hurt following a blow to the side of his neck by a bouncer from Josh Hazlewood during Australia's intra-squad match at Darwin.