Former Karnataka Cricketer Dies After Heart Attack During Local Match in Bengaluru
मुख्य बातें
- •Former Karnataka Ranji Trophy cricketer SL Akshay (36) died after suffering a heart attack during a local cricket match in Bengaluru on June 16.
- •Akshay collapsed on the field while playing in Byrasandra, Bengaluru, and was rushed to Manipal Hospital, where he was declared dead.
- •Akshay was a right-hand batsman and medium-pace bowler known in local cricket circuits; he is survived by his wife and child.
- •The incident has raised concerns about medical preparedness in local cricket matches and the risks of cardiac events in sports.
Bengaluru, June 16 — Former Karnataka Ranji Trophy cricketer SL Akshay (36) passed away on Sunday after collapsing on the field due to a sudden cardiac arrest. The incident occurred during a local division cricket match in the city. Akshay was reportedly playing for his team when he experienced chest pain and lost consciousness. Teammates immediately rushed him to nearby Manipal Hospital, where doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
SL Akshay was a right-hand batsman and medium-pace bowler who represented Karnataka in domestic cricket. Although he did not play in the Ranji Trophy for Karnataka, he was a known name in local cricket circuits and had played in various state-level and club tournaments. His untimely death has shocked the local cricket community, with several former teammates and coaches expressing grief over social media.
