Junaid Zafar Khan, a Pakistani cricketer, lost his life on the field because of the extreme heat. According to reports, he fell ill during a match on Saturday as the temperature reached 41.7°C. The shocking incident took place around 4 p.m., and an ambulance was called immediately.
Junaid Khan, a member of the Old Concordians’ Cricket Club, fielded for 40 overs and then went on to remain unbeaten on 16 runs against Prince Alfred Old Collegians at Concordia College in Adelaide. Khan, news.com.au reported, initially came to Adelaide from Pakistan in 2013 to work in the tech sector. According to Daily Mail, though he was fasting during Ramadan, he had been consuming water all day, as exemptions permit Muslims to do so when not feeling well.
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The Old Collegians Cricket Club expressed their grief, stating, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of a valued member who tragically suffered a medical episode while playing. Despite the efforts of paramedics, he could not be saved. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family, friends, and teammates.”
The Adelaide Turf Cricket Association has set some rules regarding extreme weather, which states that the matches will be suspended if the temperature exceeds 42°C. Thw Matches can proceed in temperatures up to 40°C but must include extra hydration breaks and rest times to protect the players.
