The cricketing world has witnessed many tragic incidents resulting in players’ deaths before. Each incident had its unique cause—some due to being hit by the ball, others due to heart attacks while batting. However, the player we’re discussing passed away on the final day of the year. His name was Indal Singh Jadav Banjara, and he was just 22 years old.
As for when and where this incident occurred, it happened during a match played on December 31st, 2023. The match was taking place in a village within the Kharagwan district of Madhya Pradesh, signifying that this unfortunate event transpired during a local-level game.
Cause of Death
Indal Singh passed away due to a heart attack. While taking part in a cricket match in his village of Katkoot, he felt restless while bowling. Officials quickly transported Banjara to the hospital in a critical condition. Dr. Vikas Talware from Badhwa Civil Hospital confirmed the cause of death as a heart attack. After conducting a post-mortem examination, the body was handed over to Banjara’s family members.
While bowling, Indal Singh Jadav Banjara had complained of chest pain, which tragically led to his death on the way to the hospital.
Shaligram Gurjar, a resident of the same village, explained that Banjara was playing for the Barakhad Tanda village team. His team batted first and scored 70 runs. When Banjara began bowling, he experienced chest pain, prompting him to sit under a tree.
Following their team’s victory, Banjara requested his teammates to take him to the nearby hospital. Despite being referred to Badhwa Civil Hospital, he passed away on the way before reaching the hospital.
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