Former Karnataka Fast Bowler S.L. Akshay Dies Suddenly at 39 During Local Cricket Match
मुख्य बातें
- •Former Karnataka fast bowler S.L. Akshay died at 39 after suffering a heart attack during a KSCA third division match
- •Akshay made his Karnataka debut in the 2010 Vijay Hazare Trophy against Hyderabad
- •He played six First Class, three List A, and nine T20 matches for Karnataka
- •Akshay’s final List A performance was in 2013, where he took 4 for 50 against Hyderabad
- •Former teammate C.M. Gautam described him as a committed and selfless cricketer
- •The KSCA honoured his contributions, calling him a “deeply valued member” of Karnataka cricket
- •Akshay’s death underscores health risks in local cricket and the need for awareness
Former Karnataka fast bowler S.L. Akshay died suddenly on Sunday at the age of 39 after suffering a cardiac arrest while playing in a KSCA third division match for Sapphire Cricket Club at SLS Kreedangana. Akshay, who was bowling his fourth over, left the field and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival. The Shivamogga-born cricketer had a brief but impactful career in domestic cricket, representing Karnataka in six First Class matches, three List A games, and nine T20 fixtures.
