Delhi: 35-year-old professional cricketer Imran Patel from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar died of a heart attack during a match being played at the Garware Stadium in Pune, India on Wednesday night. Patel, playing as an opening batsman, had complained to the umpires about pain in his left arm and chest. This sudden tragic incident shocked everyone.
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accident happened during the match
Patel decided to return to the pavilion after playing a few overs. His health deteriorated further while leaving the field, where he died on the spot. This incident was also captured on camera during live broadcast, which made it more shocking. He was immediately taken to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
Cricketer Naseer Khan said, “Imran was completely healthy and had no complaints of any disease. Everyone knew his passion for sports. We are all shocked by his untimely death.”
Crowd gathered at the last rites
Patel leaves behind his wife and three daughters, the youngest of whom is only four months old. A large number of people gathered at his funeral and paid tribute. Patel was not only the owner of a cricket team, but was also active in real estate business. This incident is a big loss for the cricket world.
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