The young cricketer collapsed moments after completing a bowling over during an ongoing cricket tournament in Doda district’s Bhalessa area. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
A 21-year-old cricketer died after reportedly suffering a sudden cardiac arrest while playing a match at Sports Stadium Thaloran in the Bhalessa region of Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on Monday. The incident occurred during the ongoing Bhalessa Chenab Premier Cricket League, bringing the tournament to a standstill.
According to details received by The Chenab Times, the deceased has been identified as Suhail Furqan, a resident of Kulshari village in Bhalessa. Live visuals from the match showed Furqan collapsing shortly after completing his bowling over. Fellow players and others present on the ground immediately rushed to his aid, checking his condition and attempting to provide assistance while some waved caps to help circulate air.
He was subsequently shifted to Primary Health Centre Changa for emergency medical treatment. However, doctors at the hospital declared him dead on arrival. Medico-legal formalities were underway at the time of filing this report.
The incident occurred during a match being played as part of the Bhalessa Chenab Premier Cricket League, which is currently underway at Sports Stadium Thaloran. The sudden collapse of the player left teammates, spectators and tournament officials in shock.
The exact medical cause of death has not yet been officially confirmed. While initial reports indicate that Furqan suffered a cardiac arrest, authorities are expected to ascertain the cause following the completion of medico-legal procedures.
Further official details are awaited.
The Chenab Times News Desk